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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.73, 24,823.69 and 12,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.73, 24,823.69 and 12,039.22 is: 16,594.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.73 : 24,823.69 = 12,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.73/24,823.69 = 12,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.73x = 24,823.69 × 12,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.73x = 298,857,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,857,865.12/18,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.24

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