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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.96, 24,924.09 and 10,984.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.96, 24,924.09 and 10,984.02 is: 15,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.96 : 24,924.09 = 10,984.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.96/24,924.09 = 10,984.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.96x = 24,924.09 × 10,984.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.96x = 273,766,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,766,703.04/18,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.61

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