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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.23, 24,857.51 and 12,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.23, 24,857.51 and 12,043.40 is: 16,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.23 : 24,857.51 = 12,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.23/24,857.51 = 12,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.23x = 24,857.51 × 12,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.23x = 299,368,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,368,751.43/18,022.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.08

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