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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,048.96, 24,883.68 and 13,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,048.96, 24,883.68 and 13,008.96 is: 17,935.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048.96 : 24,883.68 = 13,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048.96/24,883.68 = 13,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048.96x = 24,883.68 × 13,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048.96x = 323,710,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,710,797.77/18,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.15

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