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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.94, 24,832.02 and 13,222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.94, 24,832.02 and 13,222.41 is: 18,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.94 : 24,832.02 = 13,222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.94/24,832.02 = 13,222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.94x = 24,832.02 × 13,222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.94x = 328,339,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,339,149.57/18,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.07

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