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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.40, 24,916.86 and 11,339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.40, 24,916.86 and 11,339.88 is: 15,648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.40 : 24,916.86 = 11,339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.40/24,916.86 = 11,339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.40x = 24,916.86 × 11,339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.40x = 282,554,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,554,202.38/18,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,648.42

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