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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.89, 24,848.43 and 10,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.89, 24,848.43 and 10,935.24 is: 15,093.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.89 : 24,848.43 = 10,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.89/24,848.43 = 10,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.89x = 24,848.43 × 10,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.89x = 271,723,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,723,411.48/18,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.32

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