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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,090.95, 24,974.06 and 12,126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,090.95, 24,974.06 and 12,126.51 is: 16,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,090.95 : 24,974.06 = 12,126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,090.95/24,974.06 = 12,126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,090.95x = 24,974.06 × 12,126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,090.95x = 302,848,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,848,127.70/18,090.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.32

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