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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033, 24,889.94 and 10,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033, 24,889.94 and 10,964.12 is: 15,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033 : 24,889.94 = 10,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033/24,889.94 = 10,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033x = 24,889.94 × 10,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033x = 272,896,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,896,288.95/18,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.16

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