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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.08, 24,929.10 and 12,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.08, 24,929.10 and 12,104.14 is: 16,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.08 : 24,929.10 = 12,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.08/24,929.10 = 12,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.08x = 24,929.10 × 12,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.08x = 301,745,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,745,316.47/18,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,706.01

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