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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.07, 24,876.27 and 10,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.07, 24,876.27 and 10,955.41 is: 15,121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.07 : 24,876.27 = 10,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.07/24,876.27 = 10,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.07x = 24,876.27 × 10,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.07x = 272,529,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,529,737.12/18,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.16

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