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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,076.58, 24,932.80 and 11,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,076.58, 24,932.80 and 11,003.46 is: 15,176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,076.58 : 24,932.80 = 11,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,076.58/24,932.80 = 11,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,076.58x = 24,932.80 × 11,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,076.58x = 274,346,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,346,887.81/18,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.92

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