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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,073.71, 24,950.22 and 12,109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,073.71, 24,950.22 and 12,109.26 is: 16,716.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,073.71 : 24,950.22 = 12,109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,073.71/24,950.22 = 12,109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,073.71x = 24,950.22 × 12,109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,073.71x = 302,128,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,128,701.04/18,073.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.47

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