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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.36, 24,883.68 and 11,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.36, 24,883.68 and 11,329.62 is: 15,624.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.36 : 24,883.68 = 11,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.36/24,883.68 = 11,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.36x = 24,883.68 × 11,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.36x = 281,922,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,922,638.60/18,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,624.73

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