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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.20, 24,897.62 and 10,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.20, 24,897.62 and 10,964.88 is: 15,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.20 : 24,897.62 = 10,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.20/24,897.62 = 10,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.20x = 24,897.62 × 10,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.20x = 272,999,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,999,415.59/18,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.19

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