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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.66, 24,970.71 and 11,726.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.66, 24,970.71 and 11,726.90 is: 16,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.66 : 24,970.71 = 11,726.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.66/24,970.71 = 11,726.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.66x = 24,970.71 × 11,726.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.66x = 292,829,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,829,019.10/18,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,167.98

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