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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.63, 24,856.34 and 11,300.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.63, 24,856.34 and 11,300.85 is: 15,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.63 : 24,856.34 = 11,300.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.63/24,856.34 = 11,300.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.63x = 24,856.34 × 11,300.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.63x = 280,897,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,897,713.38/18,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.08

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