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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.74, 27,002.01 and 11,778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.74, 27,002.01 and 11,778.26 is: 17,635.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.74 : 27,002.01 = 11,778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.74/27,002.01 = 11,778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.74x = 27,002.01 × 11,778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.74x = 318,036,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,036,694.30/18,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,635.65

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