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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.84, 24,892.36 and 11,322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.84, 24,892.36 and 11,322.43 is: 15,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.84 : 24,892.36 = 11,322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.84/24,892.36 = 11,322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.84x = 24,892.36 × 11,322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.84x = 281,842,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,842,116.81/18,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.78

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