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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009, 24,850.80 and 11,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009, 24,850.80 and 11,292.48 is: 15,582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009 : 24,850.80 = 11,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009/24,850.80 = 11,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009x = 24,850.80 × 11,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009x = 280,627,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,627,161.98/18,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,582.61

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