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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.39, 24,843.11 and 9,936.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.39, 24,843.11 and 9,936.09 is: 13,711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.39 : 24,843.11 = 9,936.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.39/24,843.11 = 9,936.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.39x = 24,843.11 × 9,936.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.39x = 246,843,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,843,327.16/18,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.70

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