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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.80, 24,861.56 and 10,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.80, 24,861.56 and 10,461.52 is: 14,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.80 : 24,861.56 = 10,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.80/24,861.56 = 10,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.80x = 24,861.56 × 10,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.80x = 260,089,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,089,738.25/18,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,439.97

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