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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.94, 24,920.71 and 12,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.94, 24,920.71 and 12,407.38 is: 17,126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.94 : 24,920.71 = 12,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.94/24,920.71 = 12,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.94x = 24,920.71 × 12,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.94x = 309,200,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,200,765.70/18,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,126.49

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