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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.41, 24,938.46 and 12,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.41, 24,938.46 and 12,408.15 is: 17,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.41 : 24,938.46 = 12,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.41/24,938.46 = 12,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.41x = 24,938.46 × 12,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.41x = 309,440,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,440,152.45/18,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,111.83

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