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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.27, 24,821.66 and 12,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.27, 24,821.66 and 12,037.76 is: 16,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.27 : 24,821.66 = 12,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.27/24,821.66 = 12,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.27x = 24,821.66 × 12,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.27x = 298,797,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,797,091.87/18,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.22

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