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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.68, 24,878.40 and 11,307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.68, 24,878.40 and 11,307.62 is: 15,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.68 : 24,878.40 = 11,307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.68/24,878.40 = 11,307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.68x = 24,878.40 × 11,307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.68x = 281,315,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,315,493.41/18,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.59

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