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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.58, 24,863.29 and 11,302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.58, 24,863.29 and 11,302.49 is: 15,597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.58 : 24,863.29 = 11,302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.58/24,863.29 = 11,302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.58x = 24,863.29 × 11,302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.58x = 281,017,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,017,120.49/18,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.69

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