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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.07, 24,835.93 and 11,275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.07, 24,835.93 and 11,275.99 is: 15,556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.07 : 24,835.93 = 11,275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.07/24,835.93 = 11,275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.07x = 24,835.93 × 11,275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.07x = 280,049,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,049,608.04/18,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,556.52

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