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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,018.22, 24,867.39 and 10,942.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,018.22, 24,867.39 and 10,942.78 is: 15,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,018.22 : 24,867.39 = 10,942.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,018.22/24,867.39 = 10,942.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,018.22x = 24,867.39 × 10,942.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,018.22x = 272,118,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,118,377.94/18,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.40

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