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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.38, 24,954.48 and 10,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.38, 24,954.48 and 10,016.70 is: 13,822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.38 : 24,954.48 = 10,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.38/24,954.48 = 10,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.38x = 24,954.48 × 10,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.38x = 249,961,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,961,551.51/18,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.73

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