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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,051.84, 24,903.36 and 10,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,051.84, 24,903.36 and 10,976.64 is: 15,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,051.84 : 24,903.36 = 10,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,051.84/24,903.36 = 10,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,051.84x = 24,903.36 × 10,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,051.84x = 273,355,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,355,217.51/18,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.79

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