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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,048.96, 24,908.85 and 11,761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,048.96, 24,908.85 and 11,761.35 is: 16,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048.96 : 24,908.85 = 11,761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048.96/24,908.85 = 11,761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048.96x = 24,908.85 × 11,761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048.96x = 292,961,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,961,702.95/18,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,231.50

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