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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.72, 24,988.96 and 11,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.72, 24,988.96 and 11,035.04 is: 15,231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.72 : 24,988.96 = 11,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.72/24,988.96 = 11,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.72x = 24,988.96 × 11,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.72x = 275,754,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,754,173.16/18,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.07

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