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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.53, 24,849.32 and 10,935.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.53, 24,849.32 and 10,935.87 is: 15,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.53 : 24,849.32 = 10,935.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.53/24,849.32 = 10,935.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.53x = 24,849.32 × 10,935.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.53x = 271,748,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,748,878.43/18,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,094.20

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