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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.98, 27,057 and 10,611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.98, 27,057 and 10,611.92 is: 15,947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.98 : 27,057 = 10,611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.98/27,057 = 10,611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.98x = 27,057 × 10,611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.98x = 287,126,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,126,719.44/18,003.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.96

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