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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.46, 24,851.25 and 11,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.46, 24,851.25 and 11,627.52 is: 16,048.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.46 : 24,851.25 = 11,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.46/24,851.25 = 11,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.46x = 24,851.25 × 11,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.46x = 288,958,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,958,406.40/18,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,048.38

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