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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.57, 24,838.00 and 11,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.57, 24,838.00 and 11,277.49 is: 15,558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.57 : 24,838.00 = 11,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.57/24,838.00 = 11,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.57x = 24,838.00 × 11,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.57x = 280,110,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,110,206.33/18,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.59

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