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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.69, 24,970.97 and 12,814.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.69, 24,970.97 and 12,814.37 is: 17,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.69 : 24,970.97 = 12,814.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.69/24,970.97 = 12,814.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.69x = 24,970.97 × 12,814.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.69x = 319,987,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,987,156.02/18,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.88

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