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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.22, 24,863.04 and 12,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.22, 24,863.04 and 12,735.72 is: 17,542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.22 : 24,863.04 = 12,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.22/24,863.04 = 12,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.22x = 24,863.04 × 12,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.22x = 316,648,715.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,648,715.79/18,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,542.65

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