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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.41, 24,879.86 and 11,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.41, 24,879.86 and 11,667.04 is: 16,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.41 : 24,879.86 = 11,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.41/24,879.86 = 11,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.41x = 24,879.86 × 11,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.41x = 290,274,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,274,245.03/18,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,091.12

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