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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.48, 24,846 and 11,632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.48, 24,846 and 11,632.36 is: 16,051.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.48 : 24,846 = 11,632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.48/24,846 = 11,632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.48x = 24,846 × 11,632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.48x = 289,017,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,017,616.56/18,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,051.65

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