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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,065.15, 24,936.83 and 12,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,065.15, 24,936.83 and 12,094.64 is: 16,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,065.15 : 24,936.83 = 12,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,065.15/24,936.83 = 12,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,065.15x = 24,936.83 × 12,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,065.15x = 301,601,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,601,981.59/18,065.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.24

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