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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.74, 24,881.06 and 10,072.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.74, 24,881.06 and 10,072.15 is: 13,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.74 : 24,881.06 = 10,072.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.74/24,881.06 = 10,072.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.74x = 24,881.06 × 10,072.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.74x = 250,605,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,605,744.78/18,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.57

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