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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.12, 25,263.36 and 18,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.12, 25,263.36 and 18,076.24 is: 24,921.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.12 : 25,263.36 = 18,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.12/25,263.36 = 18,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.12x = 25,263.36 × 18,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.12x = 456,666,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,666,558.57/18,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.61

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