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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.33, 24,933.34 and 12,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.33, 24,933.34 and 12,021.62 is: 16,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.33 : 24,933.34 = 12,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.33/24,933.34 = 12,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.33x = 24,933.34 × 12,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.33x = 299,739,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,739,184.13/18,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.63

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