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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.99, 24,822.66 and 12,038.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.99, 24,822.66 and 12,038.48 is: 16,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.99 : 24,822.66 = 12,038.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.99/24,822.66 = 12,038.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.99x = 24,822.66 × 12,038.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.99x = 298,826,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,826,911.65/18,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.21

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