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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.17, 24,879.26 and 10,071.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.17, 24,879.26 and 10,071.11 is: 13,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.17 : 24,879.26 = 10,071.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.17/24,879.26 = 10,071.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.17x = 24,879.26 × 10,071.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.17x = 250,561,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,561,589.43/18,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.80

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