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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.54, 24,901.59 and 11,669.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.54, 24,901.59 and 11,669.98 is: 16,108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.54 : 24,901.59 = 11,669.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.54/24,901.59 = 11,669.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.54x = 24,901.59 × 11,669.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.54x = 290,601,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,601,057.27/18,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,108.22

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