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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,108.36, 24,963.32 and 12,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,108.36, 24,963.32 and 12,714.36 is: 17,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108.36 : 24,963.32 = 12,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108.36/24,963.32 = 12,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108.36x = 24,963.32 × 12,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108.36x = 317,392,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,392,637.28/18,108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.41

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