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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.93, 24,853.91 and 12,366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.93, 24,853.91 and 12,366.93 is: 17,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.93 : 24,853.91 = 12,366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.93/24,853.91 = 12,366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.93x = 24,853.91 × 12,366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.93x = 307,366,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,366,503.36/18,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.25

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