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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.95, 24,975.44 and 12,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.95, 24,975.44 and 12,127.51 is: 16,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.95 : 24,975.44 = 12,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.95/24,975.44 = 12,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.95x = 24,975.44 × 12,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.95x = 302,889,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,889,898.35/18,091.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.69

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