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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.59, 24,908.31 and 11,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.59, 24,908.31 and 11,763.90 is: 16,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.59 : 24,908.31 = 11,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.59/24,908.31 = 11,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.59x = 24,908.31 × 11,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.59x = 293,018,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,018,868.01/18,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,242.20

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