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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.35, 24,880.93 and 11,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.35, 24,880.93 and 11,327.61 is: 15,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.35 : 24,880.93 = 11,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.35/24,880.93 = 11,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.35x = 24,880.93 × 11,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.35x = 281,841,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,841,471.48/18,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.97

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