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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.02, 24,889.28 and 10,867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.02, 24,889.28 and 10,867.19 is: 14,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.02 : 24,889.28 = 10,867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.02/24,889.28 = 10,867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.02x = 24,889.28 × 10,867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.02x = 270,476,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,476,355.94/18,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.29

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