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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.96, 24,968.12 and 11,388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.96, 24,968.12 and 11,388.29 is: 15,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.96 : 24,968.12 = 11,388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.96/24,968.12 = 11,388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.96x = 24,968.12 × 11,388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.96x = 284,344,009.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,344,009.53/18,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,710.52

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