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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.36, 24,823.17 and 12,038.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.36, 24,823.17 and 12,038.85 is: 16,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.36 : 24,823.17 = 12,038.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.36/24,823.17 = 12,038.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.36x = 24,823.17 × 12,038.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.36x = 298,842,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,842,420.15/18,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.73

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