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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.64, 24,878.44 and 10,070.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.64, 24,878.44 and 10,070.88 is: 13,896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.64 : 24,878.44 = 10,070.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.64/24,878.44 = 10,070.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.64x = 24,878.44 × 10,070.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.64x = 250,547,783.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,547,783.83/18,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.44

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