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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.22, 24,854.76 and 12,729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.22, 24,854.76 and 12,729.72 is: 17,534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.22 : 24,854.76 = 12,729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.22/24,854.76 = 12,729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.22x = 24,854.76 × 12,729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.22x = 316,394,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,394,135.47/18,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.38

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