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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.44, 24,970.52 and 12,422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.44, 24,970.52 and 12,422.48 is: 17,145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.44 : 24,970.52 = 12,422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.44/24,970.52 = 12,422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.44x = 24,970.52 × 12,422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.44x = 310,195,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,195,785.29/18,092.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,145.05

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