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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.06, 24,891.12 and 10,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.06, 24,891.12 and 10,960.12 is: 15,126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.06 : 24,891.12 = 10,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.06/24,891.12 = 10,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.06x = 24,891.12 × 10,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.06x = 272,809,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,809,599.91/18,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.62

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