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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.96, 24,922.71 and 10,983.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.96, 24,922.71 and 10,983.02 is: 15,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.96 : 24,922.71 = 10,983.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.96/24,922.71 = 10,983.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.96x = 24,922.71 × 10,983.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.96x = 273,726,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,726,497.77/18,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.22

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