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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.58, 24,924.40 and 10,510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.58, 24,924.40 and 10,510.43 is: 14,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.58 : 24,924.40 = 10,510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.58/24,924.40 = 10,510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.58x = 24,924.40 × 10,510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.58x = 261,966,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,966,161.49/18,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.25

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