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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.29, 24,878.76 and 10,072.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.29, 24,878.76 and 10,072.58 is: 13,898.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.29 : 24,878.76 = 10,072.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.29/24,878.76 = 10,072.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.29x = 24,878.76 × 10,072.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.29x = 250,593,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,593,300.40/18,030.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.46

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