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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040, 24,899.60 and 10,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040, 24,899.60 and 10,971.12 is: 15,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040 : 24,899.60 = 10,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040/24,899.60 = 10,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040x = 24,899.60 × 10,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040x = 273,176,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,176,499.55/18,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.82

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