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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,115.28, 24,972.83 and 12,721.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,115.28, 24,972.83 and 12,721.29 is: 17,536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,115.28 : 24,972.83 = 12,721.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,115.28/24,972.83 = 12,721.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,115.28x = 24,972.83 × 12,721.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,115.28x = 317,686,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,686,612.55/18,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.94

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