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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.06, 24,847.74 and 11,550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.06, 24,847.74 and 11,550.93 is: 15,937.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.06 : 24,847.74 = 11,550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.06/24,847.74 = 11,550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.06x = 24,847.74 × 11,550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.06x = 287,014,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,014,505.40/18,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,937.23

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