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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.30, 24,853.67 and 11,298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.30, 24,853.67 and 11,298.80 is: 15,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.30 : 24,853.67 = 11,298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.30/24,853.67 = 11,298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.30x = 24,853.67 × 11,298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.30x = 280,816,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,816,465.83/18,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.06

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