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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.42, 24,847.66 and 11,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.42, 24,847.66 and 11,291.76 is: 15,581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.42 : 24,847.66 = 11,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.42/24,847.66 = 11,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.42x = 24,847.66 × 11,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.42x = 280,573,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,573,813.28/18,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.88

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