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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.49, 24,885.24 and 11,330.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.49, 24,885.24 and 11,330.73 is: 15,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.49 : 24,885.24 = 11,330.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.49/24,885.24 = 11,330.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.49x = 24,885.24 × 11,330.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.49x = 281,967,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,967,935.43/18,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.26

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