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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.62, 24,841.46 and 12,052.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.62, 24,841.46 and 12,052.11 is: 16,612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.62 : 24,841.46 = 12,052.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.62/24,841.46 = 12,052.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.62x = 24,841.46 × 12,052.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.62x = 299,391,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,391,948.22/18,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.01

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