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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.97, 24,883.88 and 10,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.97, 24,883.88 and 10,073.80 is: 13,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.97 : 24,883.88 = 10,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.97/24,883.88 = 10,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.97x = 24,883.88 × 10,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.97x = 250,675,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,675,211.08/18,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.48

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