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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.60, 24,859.98 and 12,054.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.60, 24,859.98 and 12,054.36 is: 16,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.60 : 24,859.98 = 12,054.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.60/24,859.98 = 12,054.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.60x = 24,859.98 × 12,054.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.60x = 299,671,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,671,148.51/18,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.68

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