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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.60, 24,845.70 and 11,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.60, 24,845.70 and 11,293.84 is: 15,585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.60 : 24,845.70 = 11,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.60/24,845.70 = 11,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.60x = 24,845.70 × 11,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.60x = 280,603,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,603,360.49/18,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.09

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