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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.70, 24,883.62 and 10,476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.70, 24,883.62 and 10,476.54 is: 14,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.70 : 24,883.62 = 10,476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.70/24,883.62 = 10,476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.70x = 24,883.62 × 10,476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.70x = 260,694,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,694,240.27/18,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,455.15

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