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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.53, 24,888.92 and 11,746.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.53, 24,888.92 and 11,746.91 is: 16,211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.53 : 24,888.92 = 11,746.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.53/24,888.92 = 11,746.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.53x = 24,888.92 × 11,746.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.53x = 292,367,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,367,720.06/18,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,211.55

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