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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.76, 24,896.93 and 11,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.76, 24,896.93 and 11,673.54 is: 16,094.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.76 : 24,896.93 = 11,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.76/24,896.93 = 11,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.76x = 24,896.93 × 11,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.76x = 290,635,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,635,249.86/18,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,094.76

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