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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.45, 24,823.30 and 12,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.45, 24,823.30 and 12,038.94 is: 16,593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.45 : 24,823.30 = 12,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.45/24,823.30 = 12,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.45x = 24,823.30 × 12,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.45x = 298,846,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,846,219.30/18,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.86

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