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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,121.46, 24,999.08 and 12,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,121.46, 24,999.08 and 12,819.20 is: 17,684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,121.46 : 24,999.08 = 12,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,121.46/24,999.08 = 12,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,121.46x = 24,999.08 × 12,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,121.46x = 320,468,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,468,206.34/18,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,684.46

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