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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.48, 24,847.38 and 11,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.48, 24,847.38 and 11,633.36 is: 16,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.48 : 24,847.38 = 11,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.48/24,847.38 = 11,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.48x = 24,847.38 × 11,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.48x = 289,058,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,058,516.60/18,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,053.03

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