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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.06, 24,870.75 and 11,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.06, 24,870.75 and 11,652.76 is: 16,083.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.06 : 24,870.75 = 11,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.06/24,870.75 = 11,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.06x = 24,870.75 × 11,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.06x = 289,812,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,812,868.16/18,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,083.69

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