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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.51, 24,978.97 and 11,293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.51, 24,978.97 and 11,293.73 is: 15,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.51 : 24,978.97 = 11,293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.51/24,978.97 = 11,293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.51x = 24,978.97 × 11,293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.51x = 282,105,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,105,561.49/18,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.95

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