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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,085.86, 24,941.82 and 12,410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,085.86, 24,941.82 and 12,410.58 is: 17,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,085.86 : 24,941.82 = 12,410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,085.86/24,941.82 = 12,410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,085.86x = 24,941.82 × 12,410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,085.86x = 309,542,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,542,452.46/18,085.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,115.16

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