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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.28, 24,898.23 and 11,753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.28, 24,898.23 and 11,753.66 is: 16,220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.28 : 24,898.23 = 11,753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.28/24,898.23 = 11,753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.28x = 24,898.23 × 11,753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.28x = 292,645,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,645,205.53/18,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,220.87

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