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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.28, 24,905.90 and 11,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.28, 24,905.90 and 11,333.52 is: 15,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.28 : 24,905.90 = 11,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.28/24,905.90 = 11,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.28x = 24,905.90 × 11,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.28x = 282,271,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,271,515.77/18,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.21

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