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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.96, 24,825.37 and 12,040.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.96, 24,825.37 and 12,040.45 is: 16,595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.96 : 24,825.37 = 12,040.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.96/24,825.37 = 12,040.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.96x = 24,825.37 × 12,040.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.96x = 298,908,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,908,626.22/18,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.93

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