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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,107.34, 24,961.97 and 12,713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,107.34, 24,961.97 and 12,713.36 is: 17,526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,107.34 : 24,961.97 = 12,713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,107.34/24,961.97 = 12,713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,107.34x = 24,961.97 × 12,713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,107.34x = 317,350,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,350,322.54/18,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.06

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