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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.73, 24,881.54 and 10,072.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.73, 24,881.54 and 10,072.83 is: 13,900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.73 : 24,881.54 = 10,072.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.73/24,881.54 = 10,072.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.73x = 24,881.54 × 10,072.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.73x = 250,627,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,627,472.19/18,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.79

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