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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.82, 24,926.69 and 11,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.82, 24,926.69 and 11,775.20 is: 16,249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.82 : 24,926.69 = 11,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.82/24,926.69 = 11,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.82x = 24,926.69 × 11,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.82x = 293,516,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,516,576.58/18,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.76

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