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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.02, 24,987.72 and 13,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.02, 24,987.72 and 13,611.97 is: 18,795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.02 : 24,987.72 = 13,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.02/24,987.72 = 13,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.02x = 24,987.72 × 13,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.02x = 340,132,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,132,095.01/18,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.96

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