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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.96, 24,966.90 and 11,967.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.96, 24,966.90 and 11,967.66 is: 16,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.96 : 24,966.90 = 11,967.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.96/24,966.90 = 11,967.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.96x = 24,966.90 × 11,967.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.96x = 298,795,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,795,370.45/18,099.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.07

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