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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,071.63, 24,954.23 and 11,368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,071.63, 24,954.23 and 11,368.47 is: 15,698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071.63 : 24,954.23 = 11,368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071.63/24,954.23 = 11,368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071.63x = 24,954.23 × 11,368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071.63x = 283,691,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,691,443.55/18,071.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.17

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