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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.82, 24,882.99 and 10,073.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.82, 24,882.99 and 10,073.55 is: 13,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.82 : 24,882.99 = 10,073.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.82/24,882.99 = 10,073.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.82x = 24,882.99 × 10,073.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.82x = 250,660,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,660,043.91/18,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.76

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