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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.80, 24,843.64 and 9,936.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.80, 24,843.64 and 9,936.52 is: 13,712.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.80 : 24,843.64 = 9,936.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.80/24,843.64 = 9,936.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.80x = 24,843.64 × 9,936.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.80x = 246,859,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,859,325.73/18,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.27

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