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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.81, 24,917.69 and 10,979.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.81, 24,917.69 and 10,979.69 is: 15,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.81 : 24,917.69 = 10,979.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.81/24,917.69 = 10,979.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.81x = 24,917.69 × 10,979.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.81x = 273,588,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,588,414.58/18,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.58

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