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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.34, 24,957.81 and 12,710.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.34, 24,957.81 and 12,710.37 is: 17,521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.34 : 24,957.81 = 12,710.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.34/24,957.81 = 12,710.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.34x = 24,957.81 × 12,710.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.34x = 317,222,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,222,999.49/18,104.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.93

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