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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.26, 24,859.59 and 12,350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.26, 24,859.59 and 12,350.30 is: 17,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.26 : 24,859.59 = 12,350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.26/24,859.59 = 12,350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.26x = 24,859.59 × 12,350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.26x = 307,023,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,023,394.38/18,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.93

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