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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.38, 24,919.93 and 12,406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.38, 24,919.93 and 12,406.82 is: 17,125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.38 : 24,919.93 = 12,406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.38/24,919.93 = 12,406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.38x = 24,919.93 × 12,406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.38x = 309,177,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,177,082.11/18,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,125.72

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