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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.09, 24,906.09 and 11,331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.09, 24,906.09 and 11,331.46 is: 15,644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.09 : 24,906.09 = 11,331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.09/24,906.09 = 11,331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.09x = 24,906.09 × 11,331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.09x = 282,222,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,222,362.59/18,040.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.18

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