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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.73, 24,881.46 and 11,327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.73, 24,881.46 and 11,327.98 is: 15,622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.73 : 24,881.46 = 11,327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.73/24,881.46 = 11,327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.73x = 24,881.46 × 11,327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.73x = 281,856,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,856,681.25/18,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.49

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