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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.87, 24,939.86 and 14,111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.87, 24,939.86 and 14,111.67 is: 19,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.87 : 24,939.86 = 14,111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.87/24,939.86 = 14,111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.87x = 24,939.86 × 14,111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.87x = 351,943,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,943,003.61/18,096.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,447.73

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