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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.91, 24,842.83 and 11,288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.91, 24,842.83 and 11,288.25 is: 15,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.91 : 24,842.83 = 11,288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.91/24,842.83 = 11,288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.91x = 24,842.83 × 11,288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.91x = 280,432,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,432,075.75/18,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,577.04

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