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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.28, 24,855.32 and 12,038.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.28, 24,855.32 and 12,038.48 is: 16,608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.28 : 24,855.32 = 12,038.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.28/24,855.32 = 12,038.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.28x = 24,855.32 × 12,038.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.28x = 299,220,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,220,272.71/18,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.33

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