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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.86, 24,897.75 and 12,076.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.86, 24,897.75 and 12,076.68 is: 16,672.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.86 : 24,897.75 = 12,076.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.86/24,897.75 = 12,076.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.86x = 24,897.75 × 12,076.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.86x = 300,682,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,682,159.47/18,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.28

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