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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.96, 24,850.56 and 11,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.96, 24,850.56 and 11,627.02 is: 16,047.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.96 : 24,850.56 = 11,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.96/24,850.56 = 11,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.96x = 24,850.56 × 11,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.96x = 288,937,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,937,958.13/18,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,047.69

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