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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.88, 24,882.98 and 10,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.88, 24,882.98 and 10,072.62 is: 13,901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.88 : 24,882.98 = 10,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.88/24,882.98 = 10,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.88x = 24,882.98 × 10,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.88x = 250,636,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,636,751.64/18,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.19

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