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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.11, 24,965.55 and 12,050.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.11, 24,965.55 and 12,050.39 is: 16,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.11 : 24,965.55 = 12,050.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.11/24,965.55 = 12,050.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.11x = 24,965.55 × 12,050.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.11x = 300,844,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,844,676.48/18,097.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.91

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