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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.31, 24,891.47 and 10,960.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.31, 24,891.47 and 10,960.37 is: 15,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.31 : 24,891.47 = 10,960.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.31/24,891.47 = 10,960.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.31x = 24,891.47 × 10,960.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.31x = 272,819,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,819,721.04/18,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.98

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