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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.68, 24,836.31 and 10,933.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.68, 24,836.31 and 10,933.95 is: 15,080.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.68 : 24,836.31 = 10,933.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.68/24,836.31 = 10,933.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.68x = 24,836.31 × 10,933.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.68x = 271,558,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,558,971.72/18,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,080.18

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