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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.63, 24,878.04 and 10,069.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.63, 24,878.04 and 10,069.31 is: 13,894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.63 : 24,878.04 = 10,069.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.63/24,878.04 = 10,069.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.63x = 24,878.04 × 10,069.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.63x = 250,504,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,504,721.39/18,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.83

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