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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.57, 24,858.46 and 11,563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.57, 24,858.46 and 11,563.82 is: 15,949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.57 : 24,858.46 = 11,563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.57/24,858.46 = 11,563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.57x = 24,858.46 × 11,563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.57x = 287,458,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,458,756.92/18,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,949.05

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