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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.54, 24,871.71 and 10,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.54, 24,871.71 and 10,472.44 is: 14,447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.54 : 24,871.71 = 10,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.54/24,871.71 = 10,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.54x = 24,871.71 × 10,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.54x = 260,467,490.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,467,490.67/18,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.51

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