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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.83, 24,966.56 and 11,387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.83, 24,966.56 and 11,387.16 is: 15,708.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.83 : 24,966.56 = 11,387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.83/24,966.56 = 11,387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.83x = 24,966.56 × 11,387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.83x = 284,298,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,298,153.84/18,097.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.96

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