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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.26, 24,864.42 and 11,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.26, 24,864.42 and 11,656.28 is: 16,079.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.26 : 24,864.42 = 11,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.26/24,864.42 = 11,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.26x = 24,864.42 × 11,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.26x = 289,826,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,826,703.72/18,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,079.81

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