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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.66, 24,877.71 and 10,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.66, 24,877.71 and 10,957.20 is: 15,118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.66 : 24,877.71 = 10,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.66/24,877.71 = 10,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.66x = 24,877.71 × 10,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.66x = 272,590,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,590,044.01/18,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.14

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