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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.79, 24,878.07 and 10,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.79, 24,878.07 and 10,072.08 is: 13,897.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.79 : 24,878.07 = 10,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.79/24,878.07 = 10,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.79x = 24,878.07 × 10,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.79x = 250,573,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,573,911.29/18,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.77

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