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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.32, 24,944.94 and 12,713.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.32, 24,944.94 and 12,713.96 is: 17,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.32 : 24,944.94 = 12,713.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.32/24,944.94 = 12,713.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.32x = 24,944.94 × 12,713.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.32x = 317,148,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,148,969.36/18,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,538.20

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