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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.65, 24,930.36 and 10,991.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.65, 24,930.36 and 10,991.35 is: 15,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.65 : 24,930.36 = 10,991.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.65/24,930.36 = 10,991.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.65x = 24,930.36 × 10,991.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.65x = 274,018,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,018,312.39/18,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.44

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