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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.26, 24,861.48 and 11,301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.26, 24,861.48 and 11,301.17 is: 15,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.26 : 24,861.48 = 11,301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.26/24,861.48 = 11,301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.26x = 24,861.48 × 11,301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.26x = 280,963,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,963,811.93/18,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.88

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