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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.33, 24,881.04 and 10,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.33, 24,881.04 and 10,071 is: 13,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.33 : 24,881.04 = 10,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.33/24,881.04 = 10,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.33x = 24,881.04 × 10,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.33x = 250,576,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,576,953.84/18,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.52

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