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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,424.17, 18,614.37 and 11,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,424.17, 18,614.37 and 11,068.23 is: 16,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,424.17 : 18,614.37 = 11,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,424.17/18,614.37 = 11,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,424.17x = 18,614.37 × 11,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,424.17x = 206,028,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,028,128.47/12,424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.85

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