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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.83, 24,822.44 and 12,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.83, 24,822.44 and 12,038.32 is: 16,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.83 : 24,822.44 = 12,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.83/24,822.44 = 12,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.83x = 24,822.44 × 12,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.83x = 298,820,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,820,398.80/18,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.00

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