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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.48, 24,882.57 and 10,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.48, 24,882.57 and 10,073.58 is: 13,901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.48 : 24,882.57 = 10,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.48/24,882.57 = 10,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.48x = 24,882.57 × 10,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.48x = 250,656,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,656,559.50/18,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.82

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