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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.50, 24,888.58 and 11,323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.50, 24,888.58 and 11,323.81 is: 15,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.50 : 24,888.58 = 11,323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.50/24,888.58 = 11,323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.50x = 24,888.58 × 11,323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.50x = 281,833,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,833,551.09/18,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.40

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