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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.31, 24,842.97 and 9,936.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.31, 24,842.97 and 9,936.02 is: 13,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.31 : 24,842.97 = 9,936.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.31/24,842.97 = 9,936.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.31x = 24,842.97 × 9,936.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.31x = 246,840,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,840,308.89/18,002.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.59

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