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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,106.34, 24,960.59 and 12,712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,106.34, 24,960.59 and 12,712.36 is: 17,524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,106.34 : 24,960.59 = 12,712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,106.34/24,960.59 = 12,712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,106.34x = 24,960.59 × 12,712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,106.34x = 317,307,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,307,817.53/18,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.68

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