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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.37, 24,978.27 and 11,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.37, 24,978.27 and 11,295.74 is: 15,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.37 : 24,978.27 = 11,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.37/24,978.27 = 11,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.37x = 24,978.27 × 11,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.37x = 282,148,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,148,007.87/18,091.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.73

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