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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.98, 24,881.07 and 10,477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.98, 24,881.07 and 10,477.23 is: 14,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.98 : 24,881.07 = 10,477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.98/24,881.07 = 10,477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.98x = 24,881.07 × 10,477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.98x = 260,684,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,684,693.04/18,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.60

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