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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,088.49, 24,962.91 and 11,371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,088.49, 24,962.91 and 11,371.57 is: 15,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,088.49 : 24,962.91 = 11,371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,088.49/24,962.91 = 11,371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,088.49x = 24,962.91 × 11,371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,088.49x = 283,867,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,867,478.47/18,088.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.27

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