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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.75, 24,909.93 and 11,766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.75, 24,909.93 and 11,766.06 is: 16,244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.75 : 24,909.93 = 11,766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.75/24,909.93 = 11,766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.75x = 24,909.93 × 11,766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.75x = 293,091,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,091,730.98/18,042.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,244.29

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