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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.11, 24,858.90 and 11,302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.11, 24,858.90 and 11,302.47 is: 15,603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.11 : 24,858.90 = 11,302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.11/24,858.90 = 11,302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.11x = 24,858.90 × 11,302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.11x = 280,966,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,966,971.48/18,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,603.11

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