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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.65, 24,881.50 and 12,068.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.65, 24,881.50 and 12,068.57 is: 16,648.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.65 : 24,881.50 = 12,068.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.65/24,881.50 = 12,068.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.65x = 24,881.50 × 12,068.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.65x = 300,284,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,284,124.46/18,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,648.55

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