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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.99, 24,966.76 and 12,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.99, 24,966.76 and 12,051.27 is: 16,625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.99 : 24,966.76 = 12,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.99/24,966.76 = 12,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.99x = 24,966.76 × 12,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.99x = 300,881,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,881,073.24/18,097.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.11

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