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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.68, 24,850.51 and 12,351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.68, 24,850.51 and 12,351.94 is: 17,037.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.68 : 24,850.51 = 12,351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.68/24,850.51 = 12,351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.68x = 24,850.51 × 12,351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.68x = 306,952,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,952,008.49/18,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,037.10

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