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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.39, 24,958.59 and 11,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.39, 24,958.59 and 11,368.72 is: 15,694.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.39 : 24,958.59 = 11,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.39/24,958.59 = 11,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.39x = 24,958.59 × 11,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.39x = 283,747,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,747,096.51/18,079.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.51

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