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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.94, 24,924.84 and 12,410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.94, 24,924.84 and 12,410.37 is: 17,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.94 : 24,924.84 = 12,410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.94/24,924.84 = 12,410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.94x = 24,924.84 × 12,410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.94x = 309,326,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,326,486.59/18,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,130.61

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