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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.59, 24,902.64 and 11,328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.59, 24,902.64 and 11,328.96 is: 15,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.59 : 24,902.64 = 11,328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.59/24,902.64 = 11,328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.59x = 24,902.64 × 11,328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.59x = 282,121,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,121,105.84/18,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.73

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