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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.16, 24,968.52 and 12,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.16, 24,968.52 and 12,126.24 is: 16,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.16 : 24,968.52 = 12,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.16/24,968.52 = 12,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.16x = 24,968.52 × 12,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.16x = 302,774,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,774,265.96/18,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,735.11

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