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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,108.34, 24,989.49 and 11,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,108.34, 24,989.49 and 11,034.78 is: 15,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108.34 : 24,989.49 = 11,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108.34/24,989.49 = 11,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108.34x = 24,989.49 × 11,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108.34x = 275,753,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,753,524.46/18,108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.98

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