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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.45, 24,821.92 and 12,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.45, 24,821.92 and 12,037.94 is: 16,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.45 : 24,821.92 = 12,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.45/24,821.92 = 12,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.45x = 24,821.92 × 12,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.45x = 298,804,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,804,860.75/18,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.48

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