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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.08, 24,881.46 and 10,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.08, 24,881.46 and 10,072.32 is: 13,899.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.08 : 24,881.46 = 10,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.08/24,881.46 = 10,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.08x = 24,881.46 × 10,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.08x = 250,614,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,614,027.19/18,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.77

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