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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.70, 24,894.06 and 10,485.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.70, 24,894.06 and 10,485.67 is: 14,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.70 : 24,894.06 = 10,485.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.70/24,894.06 = 10,485.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.70x = 24,894.06 × 10,485.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.70x = 261,030,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,030,898.12/18,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.80

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