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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.32, 24,879.96 and 10,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.32, 24,879.96 and 10,959.60 is: 15,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.32 : 24,879.96 = 10,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.32/24,879.96 = 10,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.32x = 24,879.96 × 10,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.32x = 272,674,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,674,409.62/18,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.75

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