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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.04, 24,981.98 and 11,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.04, 24,981.98 and 11,298.44 is: 15,599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.04 : 24,981.98 = 11,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.04/24,981.98 = 11,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.04x = 24,981.98 × 11,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.04x = 282,257,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,257,402.11/18,094.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.47

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