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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.07, 24,969.92 and 11,714.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.07, 24,969.92 and 11,714.55 is: 16,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.07 : 24,969.92 = 11,714.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.07/24,969.92 = 11,714.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.07x = 24,969.92 × 11,714.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.07x = 292,511,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,511,317.76/18,098.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.57

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