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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.23, 24,881.90 and 10,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.23, 24,881.90 and 10,071.52 is: 13,898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.23 : 24,881.90 = 10,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.23/24,881.90 = 10,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.23x = 24,881.90 × 10,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.23x = 250,598,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,598,553.49/18,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.80

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