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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.66, 24,925.25 and 11,346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.66, 24,925.25 and 11,346.26 is: 15,659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.66 : 24,925.25 = 11,346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.66/24,925.25 = 11,346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.66x = 24,925.25 × 11,346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.66x = 282,808,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,808,411.01/18,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.68

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