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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.82, 24,928.06 and 11,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.82, 24,928.06 and 11,776.20 is: 16,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.82 : 24,928.06 = 11,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.82/24,928.06 = 11,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.82x = 24,928.06 × 11,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.82x = 293,557,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,557,820.17/18,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,251.15

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