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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.33, 24,860.18 and 11,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.33, 24,860.18 and 11,300.24 is: 15,594.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.33 : 24,860.18 = 11,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.33/24,860.18 = 11,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.33x = 24,860.18 × 11,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.33x = 280,926,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,926,090.84/18,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.59

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