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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,020.06, 24,872.13 and 11,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,020.06, 24,872.13 and 11,653.76 is: 16,085.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,020.06 : 24,872.13 = 11,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,020.06/24,872.13 = 11,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,020.06x = 24,872.13 × 11,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,020.06x = 289,853,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,853,833.71/18,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,085.06

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