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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,024.73, 18,036.58 and 11,743.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,024.73, 18,036.58 and 11,743.15 is: 17,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,024.73 : 18,036.58 = 11,743.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,024.73/18,036.58 = 11,743.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,024.73x = 18,036.58 × 11,743.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,024.73x = 211,806,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,806,264.43/12,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.22

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