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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.43, 24,869.13 and 12,362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.43, 24,869.13 and 12,362.01 is: 17,058.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.43 : 24,869.13 = 12,362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.43/24,869.13 = 12,362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.43x = 24,869.13 × 12,362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.43x = 307,432,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,432,433.75/18,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,058.33

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