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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.59, 24,851.61 and 12,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.59, 24,851.61 and 12,035.79 is: 16,604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.59 : 24,851.61 = 12,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.59/24,851.61 = 12,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.59x = 24,851.61 × 12,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.59x = 299,108,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,108,759.12/18,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.62

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