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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,064.65, 24,933.12 and 10,993.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,064.65, 24,933.12 and 10,993.35 is: 15,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,064.65 : 24,933.12 = 10,993.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,064.65/24,933.12 = 10,993.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,064.65x = 24,933.12 × 10,993.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,064.65x = 274,098,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,098,514.75/18,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.20

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