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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.97, 24,836.27 and 13,778.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.97, 24,836.27 and 13,778.83 is: 18,987.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.97 : 24,836.27 = 13,778.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.97/24,836.27 = 13,778.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.97x = 24,836.27 × 13,778.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.97x = 342,214,637.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,214,637.01/18,022.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.69

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