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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,071.02, 24,952.35 and 12,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,071.02, 24,952.35 and 12,027.07 is: 16,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071.02 : 24,952.35 = 12,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071.02/24,952.35 = 12,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071.02x = 24,952.35 × 12,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071.02x = 300,103,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,103,660.11/18,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.90

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