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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,001.11, 24,841.37 and 9,934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,001.11, 24,841.37 and 9,934.86 is: 13,710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,001.11 : 24,841.37 = 9,934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,001.11/24,841.37 = 9,934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,001.11x = 24,841.37 × 9,934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,001.11x = 246,795,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,795,558.00/18,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.02

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