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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,080.22, 24,947.73 and 11,361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,080.22, 24,947.73 and 11,361.09 is: 15,676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,080.22 : 24,947.73 = 11,361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,080.22/24,947.73 = 11,361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,080.22x = 24,947.73 × 11,361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,080.22x = 283,433,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,433,405.83/18,080.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.44

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