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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.59, 24,867.09 and 12,934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.59, 24,867.09 and 12,934.17 is: 17,846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.59 : 24,867.09 = 12,934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.59/24,867.09 = 12,934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.59x = 24,867.09 × 12,934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.59x = 321,635,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,635,169.47/18,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,846.22

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