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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.92, 24,879.62 and 10,073.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.92, 24,879.62 and 10,073.21 is: 13,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.92 : 24,879.62 = 10,073.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.92/24,879.62 = 10,073.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.92x = 24,879.62 × 10,073.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.92x = 250,617,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,617,537.77/18,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.32

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