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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.46, 24,967.96 and 12,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.46, 24,967.96 and 12,046.74 is: 16,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.46 : 24,967.96 = 12,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.46/24,967.96 = 12,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.46x = 24,967.96 × 12,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.46x = 300,782,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,782,522.45/18,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.26

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