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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.98, 24,973.02 and 11,380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.98, 24,973.02 and 11,380.70 is: 15,703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.98 : 24,973.02 = 11,380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.98/24,973.02 = 11,380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.98x = 24,973.02 × 11,380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.98x = 284,210,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,210,511.15/18,098.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,703.13

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