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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.53, 24,898.83 and 11,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.53, 24,898.83 and 11,327.12 is: 15,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.53 : 24,898.83 = 11,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.53/24,898.83 = 11,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.53x = 24,898.83 × 11,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.53x = 282,031,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,031,910.78/18,040.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.24

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