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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.99, 24,837.04 and 11,625.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.99, 24,837.04 and 11,625.85 is: 16,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.99 : 24,837.04 = 11,625.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.99/24,837.04 = 11,625.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.99x = 24,837.04 × 11,625.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.99x = 288,751,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,751,701.48/17,998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.66

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