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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,066.54, 24,930.14 and 11,259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,066.54, 24,930.14 and 11,259.93 is: 15,537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066.54 : 24,930.14 = 11,259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066.54/24,930.14 = 11,259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066.54x = 24,930.14 × 11,259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066.54x = 280,711,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,711,574.99/18,066.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,537.65

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