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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.06, 24,870.87 and 11,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.06, 24,870.87 and 11,744.94 is: 16,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.06 : 24,870.87 = 11,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.06/24,870.87 = 11,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.06x = 24,870.87 × 11,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.06x = 292,106,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,106,875.90/18,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,206.50

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