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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.46, 24,906.26 and 10,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.46, 24,906.26 and 10,971.14 is: 15,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.46 : 24,906.26 = 10,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.46/24,906.26 = 10,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.46x = 24,906.26 × 10,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.46x = 273,250,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,250,065.34/18,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.83

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