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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.26, 24,979.69 and 11,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.26, 24,979.69 and 11,027.68 is: 15,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.26 : 24,979.69 = 11,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.26/24,979.69 = 11,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.26x = 24,979.69 × 11,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.26x = 275,468,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,468,027.82/18,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.17

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