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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.52, 24,853.76 and 12,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.52, 24,853.76 and 12,061.04 is: 16,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.52 : 24,853.76 = 12,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.52/24,853.76 = 12,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.52x = 24,853.76 × 12,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.52x = 299,762,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,762,193.51/18,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,624.34

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