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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.06, 24,854.64 and 11,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.06, 24,854.64 and 11,555.94 is: 15,944.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.06 : 24,854.64 = 11,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.06/24,854.64 = 11,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.06x = 24,854.64 × 11,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.06x = 287,218,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,218,728.56/18,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.14

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