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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.28, 24,888.24 and 11,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.28, 24,888.24 and 11,323.56 is: 15,621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.28 : 24,888.24 = 11,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.28/24,888.24 = 11,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.28x = 24,888.24 × 11,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.28x = 281,823,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,823,478.93/18,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.04

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