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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.95, 24,881.76 and 11,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.95, 24,881.76 and 11,328.20 is: 15,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.95 : 24,881.76 = 11,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.95/24,881.76 = 11,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.95x = 24,881.76 × 11,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.95x = 281,865,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,865,522.53/18,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.78

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