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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.04, 24,987.50 and 11,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.04, 24,987.50 and 11,302.44 is: 15,604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.04 : 24,987.50 = 11,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.04/24,987.50 = 11,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.04x = 24,987.50 × 11,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.04x = 282,419,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,419,719.50/18,098.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.99

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