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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.72, 24,838.44 and 11,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.72, 24,838.44 and 11,296.96 is: 15,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.72 : 24,838.44 = 11,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.72/24,838.44 = 11,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.72x = 24,838.44 × 11,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.72x = 280,598,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,598,863.14/18,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,579.55

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