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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.88, 24,896.97 and 11,327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.88, 24,896.97 and 11,327.13 is: 15,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.88 : 24,896.97 = 11,327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.88/24,896.97 = 11,327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.88x = 24,896.97 × 11,327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.88x = 282,011,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,011,215.80/18,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.33

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