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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.14, 24,987.89 and 13,612.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.14, 24,987.89 and 13,612.12 is: 18,796.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.14 : 24,987.89 = 13,612.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.14/24,987.89 = 13,612.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.14x = 24,987.89 × 13,612.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.14x = 340,138,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,138,128.79/18,096.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,796.17

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