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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.82, 24,926.07 and 12,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.82, 24,926.07 and 12,411.30 is: 17,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.82 : 24,926.07 = 12,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.82/24,926.07 = 12,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.82x = 24,926.07 × 12,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.82x = 309,364,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,364,932.59/18,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.91

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