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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.36, 24,994.08 and 12,815.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.36, 24,994.08 and 12,815.68 is: 17,685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.36 : 24,994.08 = 12,815.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.36/24,994.08 = 12,815.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.36x = 24,994.08 × 12,815.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.36x = 320,316,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,316,131.17/18,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.92

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