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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042, 24,897.96 and 10,967.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042, 24,897.96 and 10,967.10 is: 15,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042 : 24,897.96 = 10,967.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042/24,897.96 = 10,967.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042x = 24,897.96 × 10,967.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042x = 273,058,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,058,417.12/18,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.60

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