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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.38, 24,887.85 and 11,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.38, 24,887.85 and 11,332.62 is: 15,628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.38 : 24,887.85 = 11,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.38/24,887.85 = 11,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.38x = 24,887.85 × 11,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.38x = 282,044,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,044,546.67/18,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.87

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