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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.38, 24,955.27 and 11,369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.38, 24,955.27 and 11,369.22 is: 15,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.38 : 24,955.27 = 11,369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.38/24,955.27 = 11,369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.38x = 24,955.27 × 11,369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.38x = 283,721,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,721,954.79/18,072.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.20

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