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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,075.87, 24,947.60 and 11,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,075.87, 24,947.60 and 11,001.06 is: 15,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,075.87 : 24,947.60 = 11,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,075.87/24,947.60 = 11,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,075.87x = 24,947.60 × 11,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,075.87x = 274,449,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,449,989.45/18,075.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.22

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