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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.66, 24,973.25 and 11,725.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.66, 24,973.25 and 11,725.61 is: 16,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.66 : 24,973.25 = 11,725.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.66/24,973.25 = 11,725.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.66x = 24,973.25 × 11,725.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.66x = 292,826,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,826,406.44/18,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.24

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