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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,103.83, 24,983.28 and 11,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,103.83, 24,983.28 and 11,030.28 is: 15,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,103.83 : 24,983.28 = 11,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,103.83/24,983.28 = 11,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,103.83x = 24,983.28 × 11,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,103.83x = 275,572,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,572,573.72/18,103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.78

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