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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.30, 24,847.16 and 10,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.30, 24,847.16 and 10,837.40 is: 14,954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.30 : 24,847.16 = 10,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.30/24,847.16 = 10,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.30x = 24,847.16 × 10,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.30x = 269,278,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,278,433.36/18,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,954.68

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