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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.11, 24,879.37 and 12,368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.11, 24,879.37 and 12,368.26 is: 17,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.11 : 24,879.37 = 12,368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.11/24,879.37 = 12,368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.11x = 24,879.37 × 12,368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.11x = 307,714,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,714,516.80/18,032.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.81

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