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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.67, 24,871.50 and 11,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.67, 24,871.50 and 11,302.62 is: 15,591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.67 : 24,871.50 = 11,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.67/24,871.50 = 11,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.67x = 24,871.50 × 11,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.67x = 281,113,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,113,113.33/18,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.69

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