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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.70, 24,888.54 and 10,481.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.70, 24,888.54 and 10,481.67 is: 14,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.70 : 24,888.54 = 10,481.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.70/24,888.54 = 10,481.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.70x = 24,888.54 × 10,481.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.70x = 260,873,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,873,502.37/18,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.29

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