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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.76, 24,914.40 and 11,437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.76, 24,914.40 and 11,437.76 is: 15,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.76 : 24,914.40 = 11,437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.76/24,914.40 = 11,437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.76x = 24,914.40 × 11,437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.76x = 284,964,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,964,927.74/18,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,777.25

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