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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,103.84, 24,957.13 and 12,709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,103.84, 24,957.13 and 12,709.86 is: 17,521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,103.84 : 24,957.13 = 12,709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,103.84/24,957.13 = 12,709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,103.84x = 24,957.13 × 12,709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,103.84x = 317,201,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,201,628.30/18,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.23

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