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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,078.46, 24,948.27 and 11,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,078.46, 24,948.27 and 11,004.88 is: 15,186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,078.46 : 24,948.27 = 11,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,078.46/24,948.27 = 11,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,078.46x = 24,948.27 × 11,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,078.46x = 274,552,745.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,552,745.07/18,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.73

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