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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.30, 24,997.08 and 11,812.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.30, 24,997.08 and 11,812.74 is: 16,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.30 : 24,997.08 = 11,812.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.30/24,997.08 = 11,812.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.30x = 24,997.08 × 11,812.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.30x = 295,284,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,284,006.80/18,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,303.85

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