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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.42, 27,036.72 and 11,823.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.42, 27,036.72 and 11,823.71 is: 17,735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.42 : 27,036.72 = 11,823.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.42/27,036.72 = 11,823.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.42x = 27,036.72 × 11,823.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.42x = 319,674,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,674,201.45/18,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,735.61

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