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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.72, 24,882.48 and 10,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.72, 24,882.48 and 10,073.28 is: 13,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.72 : 24,882.48 = 10,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.72/24,882.48 = 10,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.72x = 24,882.48 × 10,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.72x = 250,648,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,648,188.13/18,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.17

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