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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,048.22, 24,860.28 and 12,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,048.22, 24,860.28 and 12,733.72 is: 17,539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048.22 : 24,860.28 = 12,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048.22/24,860.28 = 12,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048.22x = 24,860.28 × 12,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048.22x = 316,563,844.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,563,844.64/18,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,539.89

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