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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.28, 24,924.88 and 11,347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.28, 24,924.88 and 11,347.62 is: 15,661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.28 : 24,924.88 = 11,347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.28/24,924.88 = 11,347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.28x = 24,924.88 × 11,347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.28x = 282,838,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,838,066.79/18,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.65

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