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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.13, 24,916.32 and 11,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.13, 24,916.32 and 11,341.50 is: 15,650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.13 : 24,916.32 = 11,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.13/24,916.32 = 11,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.13x = 24,916.32 × 11,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.13x = 282,588,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,588,443.28/18,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.55

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