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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.28, 24,899.61 and 11,754.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.28, 24,899.61 and 11,754.66 is: 16,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.28 : 24,899.61 = 11,754.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.28/24,899.61 = 11,754.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.28x = 24,899.61 × 11,754.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.28x = 292,686,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,686,449.68/18,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.25

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