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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.46, 24,861.74 and 11,301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.46, 24,861.74 and 11,301.37 is: 15,596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.46 : 24,861.74 = 11,301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.46/24,861.74 = 11,301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.46x = 24,861.74 × 11,301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.46x = 280,971,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,971,603.92/18,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.14

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