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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,108.34, 24,963.33 and 12,714.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,108.34, 24,963.33 and 12,714.37 is: 17,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108.34 : 24,963.33 = 12,714.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108.34/24,963.33 = 12,714.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108.34x = 24,963.33 × 12,714.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108.34x = 317,393,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,393,014.05/18,108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.45

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