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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.48, 24,897.24 and 11,662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.48, 24,897.24 and 11,662.02 is: 16,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.48 : 24,897.24 = 11,662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.48/24,897.24 = 11,662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.48x = 24,897.24 × 11,662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.48x = 290,352,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,352,110.82/18,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,100.73

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