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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.16, 24,851.46 and 11,294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.16, 24,851.46 and 11,294.50 is: 15,585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.16 : 24,851.46 = 11,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.16/24,851.46 = 11,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.16x = 24,851.46 × 11,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.16x = 280,684,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,684,814.97/18,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.67

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