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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.92, 24,878.75 and 11,307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.92, 24,878.75 and 11,307.87 is: 15,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.92 : 24,878.75 = 11,307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.92/24,878.75 = 11,307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.92x = 24,878.75 × 11,307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.92x = 281,325,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,325,614.22/18,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.94

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