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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.07, 24,920.82 and 12,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.07, 24,920.82 and 12,098.12 is: 16,697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.07 : 24,920.82 = 12,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.07/24,920.82 = 12,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.07x = 24,920.82 × 12,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.07x = 301,494,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,494,946.25/18,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.71

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