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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.98, 24,841.86 and 11,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.98, 24,841.86 and 11,631.84 is: 16,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.98 : 24,841.86 = 11,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.98/24,841.86 = 11,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.98x = 24,841.86 × 11,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.98x = 288,956,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,956,540.82/18,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,048.70

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