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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,103.34, 24,956.44 and 12,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,103.34, 24,956.44 and 12,709.36 is: 17,520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,103.34 : 24,956.44 = 12,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,103.34/24,956.44 = 12,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,103.34x = 24,956.44 × 12,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,103.34x = 317,180,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,180,380.28/18,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,520.54

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