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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,038.56, 24,890.88 and 11,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,038.56, 24,890.88 and 11,759.44 is: 16,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,038.56 : 24,890.88 = 11,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,038.56/24,890.88 = 11,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,038.56x = 24,890.88 × 11,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,038.56x = 292,702,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,702,809.91/18,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.51

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