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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.39, 24,885.95 and 10,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.39, 24,885.95 and 10,478.24 is: 14,457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.39 : 24,885.95 = 10,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.39/24,885.95 = 10,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.39x = 24,885.95 × 10,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.39x = 260,760,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,760,779.91/18,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.48

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