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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.69, 24,855.87 and 12,038.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.69, 24,855.87 and 12,038.89 is: 16,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.69 : 24,855.87 = 12,038.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.69/24,855.87 = 12,038.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.69x = 24,855.87 × 12,038.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.69x = 299,237,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,237,084.78/18,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.88

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