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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.39, 24,999.91 and 12,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.39, 24,999.91 and 12,064.30 is: 16,650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.39 : 24,999.91 = 12,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.39/24,999.91 = 12,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.39x = 24,999.91 × 12,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.39x = 301,606,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,606,414.21/18,114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.10

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