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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.96, 27,055.44 and 11,802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.96, 27,055.44 and 11,802.22 is: 17,703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.96 : 27,055.44 = 11,802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.96/27,055.44 = 11,802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.96x = 27,055.44 × 11,802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.96x = 319,314,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,314,255.08/18,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,703.33

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