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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,106.26, 24,966.42 and 11,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,106.26, 24,966.42 and 11,383.68 is: 15,696.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,106.26 : 24,966.42 = 11,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,106.26/24,966.42 = 11,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,106.26x = 24,966.42 × 11,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,106.26x = 284,209,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,209,736.03/18,106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.77

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