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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010, 24,852.18 and 11,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010, 24,852.18 and 11,293.48 is: 15,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010 : 24,852.18 = 11,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010/24,852.18 = 11,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010x = 24,852.18 × 11,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010x = 280,667,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,667,597.79/18,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.99

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