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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.80, 24,917.10 and 10,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.80, 24,917.10 and 10,982.44 is: 15,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.80 : 24,917.10 = 10,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.80/24,917.10 = 10,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.80x = 24,917.10 × 10,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.80x = 273,650,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,650,555.72/18,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.50

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