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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.72, 24,862.35 and 12,735.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.72, 24,862.35 and 12,735.22 is: 17,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.72 : 24,862.35 = 12,735.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.72/24,862.35 = 12,735.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.72x = 24,862.35 × 12,735.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.72x = 316,627,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,627,496.97/18,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.96

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