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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,085.96, 24,950.32 and 11,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,085.96, 24,950.32 and 11,714.68 is: 16,160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,085.96 : 24,950.32 = 11,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,085.96/24,950.32 = 11,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,085.96x = 24,950.32 × 11,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,085.96x = 292,284,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,284,912.41/18,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,160.87

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