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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.07, 24,837.31 and 11,276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.07, 24,837.31 and 11,276.99 is: 15,557.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.07 : 24,837.31 = 11,276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.07/24,837.31 = 11,276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.07x = 24,837.31 × 11,276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.07x = 280,090,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,090,096.50/18,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.91

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