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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.34, 24,966.09 and 12,716.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.34, 24,966.09 and 12,716.37 is: 17,530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.34 : 24,966.09 = 12,716.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.34/24,966.09 = 12,716.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.34x = 24,966.09 × 12,716.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.34x = 317,478,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,478,037.89/18,110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,530.21

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