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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.82, 24,881.61 and 10,072.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.82, 24,881.61 and 10,072.55 is: 13,900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.82 : 24,881.61 = 10,072.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.82/24,881.61 = 10,072.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.82x = 24,881.61 × 10,072.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.82x = 250,621,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,621,275.79/18,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.38

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