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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,102.34, 24,955.06 and 12,708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,102.34, 24,955.06 and 12,708.36 is: 17,519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,102.34 : 24,955.06 = 12,708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,102.34/24,955.06 = 12,708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,102.34x = 24,955.06 × 12,708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,102.34x = 317,137,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,137,886.30/18,102.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,519.17

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