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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.28, 24,993.63 and 11,401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.28, 24,993.63 and 11,401.35 is: 15,733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.28 : 24,993.63 = 11,401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.28/24,993.63 = 11,401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.28x = 24,993.63 × 11,401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.28x = 284,961,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,961,123.40/18,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,733.90

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