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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.23, 24,978.08 and 11,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.23, 24,978.08 and 11,295.60 is: 15,595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.23 : 24,978.08 = 11,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.23/24,978.08 = 11,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.23x = 24,978.08 × 11,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.23x = 282,142,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,142,383.34/18,091.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.53

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