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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.88, 24,923.31 and 12,099.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.88, 24,923.31 and 12,099.94 is: 16,700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.88 : 24,923.31 = 12,099.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.88/24,923.31 = 12,099.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.88x = 24,923.31 × 12,099.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.88x = 301,570,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,570,555.60/18,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.22

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