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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.40, 24,864.62 and 11,304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.40, 24,864.62 and 11,304.45 is: 15,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.40 : 24,864.62 = 11,304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.40/24,864.62 = 11,304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.40x = 24,864.62 × 11,304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.40x = 281,080,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,080,797.04/18,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.33

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