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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.07, 24,882.12 and 11,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.07, 24,882.12 and 11,662.92 is: 16,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.07 : 24,882.12 = 11,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.07/24,882.12 = 11,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.07x = 24,882.12 × 11,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.07x = 290,198,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,198,174.99/18,047.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,080.07

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