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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.52, 24,855.14 and 12,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.52, 24,855.14 and 12,062.04 is: 16,625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.52 : 24,855.14 = 12,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.52/24,855.14 = 12,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.52x = 24,855.14 × 12,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.52x = 299,803,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,803,692.89/18,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.72

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