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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.28, 24,889.95 and 11,747.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.28, 24,889.95 and 11,747.66 is: 16,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.28 : 24,889.95 = 11,747.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.28/24,889.95 = 11,747.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.28x = 24,889.95 × 11,747.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.28x = 292,398,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,398,545.57/18,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,212.59

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