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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,024.23, 18,035.83 and 11,742.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,024.23, 18,035.83 and 11,742.66 is: 17,613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,024.23 : 18,035.83 = 11,742.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,024.23/18,035.83 = 11,742.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,024.23x = 18,035.83 × 11,742.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,024.23x = 211,788,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,788,529.33/12,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.48

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