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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.73, 24,882.13 and 10,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.73, 24,882.13 and 10,072.54 is: 13,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.73 : 24,882.13 = 10,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.73/24,882.13 = 10,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.73x = 24,882.13 × 10,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.73x = 250,626,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,626,249.71/18,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.72

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