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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.06, 24,851.88 and 11,553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.06, 24,851.88 and 11,553.93 is: 15,941.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.06 : 24,851.88 = 11,553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.06/24,851.88 = 11,553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.06x = 24,851.88 × 11,553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.06x = 287,136,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,136,881.89/18,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.37

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