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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.98, 24,867.86 and 10,948.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.98, 24,867.86 and 10,948.11 is: 15,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.98 : 24,867.86 = 10,948.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.98/24,867.86 = 10,948.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.98x = 24,867.86 × 10,948.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.98x = 272,256,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,256,012.00/18,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.08

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