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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.91, 24,972.72 and 11,736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.91, 24,972.72 and 11,736.17 is: 16,181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.91 : 24,972.72 = 11,736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.91/24,972.72 = 11,736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.91x = 24,972.72 × 11,736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.91x = 293,084,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,084,218.54/18,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.85

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