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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,089.50, 24,966.48 and 11,376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,089.50, 24,966.48 and 11,376.13 is: 15,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,089.50 : 24,966.48 = 11,376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,089.50/24,966.48 = 11,376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,089.50x = 24,966.48 × 11,376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,089.50x = 284,021,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,021,922.12/18,089.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,700.93

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