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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.48, 24,844.50 and 11,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.48, 24,844.50 and 11,298.96 is: 15,581.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.48 : 24,844.50 = 11,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.48/24,844.50 = 11,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.48x = 24,844.50 × 11,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.48x = 280,717,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,717,011.72/18,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.99

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