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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.82, 24,845.22 and 11,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.82, 24,845.22 and 11,282.76 is: 15,565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.82 : 24,845.22 = 11,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.82/24,845.22 = 11,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.82x = 24,845.22 × 11,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.82x = 280,322,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,322,654.41/18,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.85

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