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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,107.26, 24,967.80 and 11,384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,107.26, 24,967.80 and 11,384.68 is: 15,698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,107.26 : 24,967.80 = 11,384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,107.26/24,967.80 = 11,384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,107.26x = 24,967.80 × 11,384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,107.26x = 284,250,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,250,413.30/18,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.15

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