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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.28, 24,905.88 and 12,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.28, 24,905.88 and 12,010.68 is: 16,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.28 : 24,905.88 = 12,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.28/24,905.88 = 12,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.28x = 24,905.88 × 12,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.28x = 299,136,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,136,554.80/18,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.65

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