Question 4084
Let x = the inital value of the estate. 

x - (1/2)x - (3/9)x - (3/24)x = $18,000  Find the common denominator and add the fractions.


x - (12/24)x - (8/24)x - (3/24)x = $18,000

x - (23/24)x = $18,000

(1/24)x = $18,000       Multiply both sides by 24.

 x = $432,000