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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.95, 24,964.50 and 12,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.95, 24,964.50 and 12,044.24 is: 16,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.95 : 24,964.50 = 12,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.95/24,964.50 = 12,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.95x = 24,964.50 × 12,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.95x = 300,678,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,678,443.44/18,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.81

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