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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,082.02, 24,964.78 and 12,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,082.02, 24,964.78 and 12,414.94 is: 17,140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,082.02 : 24,964.78 = 12,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,082.02/24,964.78 = 12,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,082.02x = 24,964.78 × 12,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,082.02x = 309,936,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,936,245.81/18,082.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,140.58

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