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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.98, 24,879.70 and 10,476.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.98, 24,879.70 and 10,476.23 is: 14,456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.98 : 24,879.70 = 10,476.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.98/24,879.70 = 10,476.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.98x = 24,879.70 × 10,476.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.98x = 260,645,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,645,407.15/18,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.22

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