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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.42, 24,851.84 and 12,365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.42, 24,851.84 and 12,365.43 is: 17,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.42 : 24,851.84 = 12,365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.42/24,851.84 = 12,365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.42x = 24,851.84 × 12,365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.42x = 307,303,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,303,777.33/18,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.20

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