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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.44, 18,036.24 and 11,161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.44, 18,036.24 and 11,161.63 is: 16,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.44 : 18,036.24 = 11,161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.44/18,036.24 = 11,161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.44x = 18,036.24 × 11,161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.44x = 201,313,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,313,818.16/11,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.01

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