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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,087.84, 24,966.23 and 11,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,087.84, 24,966.23 and 11,799 is: 16,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,087.84 : 24,966.23 = 11,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,087.84/24,966.23 = 11,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,087.84x = 24,966.23 × 11,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,087.84x = 294,576,488.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,576,488.78/18,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,285.89

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