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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.93, 18,051.24 and 8,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.93, 18,051.24 and 8,318.24 is: 12,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.93 : 18,051.24 = 8,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.93/18,051.24 = 8,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.93x = 18,051.24 × 8,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.93x = 150,154,456.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,154,456.36/12,054.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.85

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