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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.27, 24,964.52 and 12,733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.27, 24,964.52 and 12,733.11 is: 17,562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.27 : 24,964.52 = 12,733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.27/24,964.52 = 12,733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.27x = 24,964.52 × 12,733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.27x = 317,875,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,875,915.59/18,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,562.91

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