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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,088.44, 24,960.72 and 11,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,088.44, 24,960.72 and 11,017.14 is: 15,202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,088.44 : 24,960.72 = 11,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,088.44/24,960.72 = 11,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,088.44x = 24,960.72 × 11,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,088.44x = 274,995,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,995,746.74/18,088.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.84

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