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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.90, 24,961.02 and 11,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.90, 24,961.02 and 11,282.92 is: 15,565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.90 : 24,961.02 = 11,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.90/24,961.02 = 11,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.90x = 24,961.02 × 11,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.90x = 281,633,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,633,150.53/18,092.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.95

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