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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.70, 24,837.17 and 11,196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.70, 24,837.17 and 11,196.27 is: 15,446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.70 : 24,837.17 = 11,196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.70/24,837.17 = 11,196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.70x = 24,837.17 × 11,196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.70x = 278,083,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,083,605.37/18,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.77

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