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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.07, 24,814.56 and 12,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.07, 24,814.56 and 12,327 is: 16,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.07 : 24,814.56 = 12,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.07/24,814.56 = 12,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.07x = 24,814.56 × 12,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.07x = 305,889,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,889,081.12/18,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,991.88

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