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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.96, 26,952.14 and 10,483.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.96, 26,952.14 and 10,483.59 is: 15,694.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.96 : 26,952.14 = 10,483.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.96/26,952.14 = 10,483.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.96x = 26,952.14 × 10,483.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.96x = 282,555,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,555,312.66/18,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.94

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