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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,115.62, 24,996.09 and 10,944.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,115.62, 24,996.09 and 10,944.09 is: 15,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,115.62 : 24,996.09 = 10,944.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,115.62/24,996.09 = 10,944.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,115.62x = 24,996.09 × 10,944.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,115.62x = 273,559,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,559,458.61/18,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.75

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