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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.07, 24,857.08 and 11,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.07, 24,857.08 and 11,297.98 is: 15,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.07 : 24,857.08 = 11,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.07/24,857.08 = 11,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.07x = 24,857.08 × 11,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.07x = 280,834,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,834,795.52/18,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.48

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