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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.96, 24,826.76 and 12,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.96, 24,826.76 and 12,041.46 is: 16,597.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.96 : 24,826.76 = 12,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.96/24,826.76 = 12,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.96x = 24,826.76 × 12,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.96x = 298,950,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,950,437.47/18,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,597.33

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