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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.72, 24,995.22 and 13,627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.72, 24,995.22 and 13,627.48 is: 18,806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.72 : 24,995.22 = 13,627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.72/24,995.22 = 13,627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.72x = 24,995.22 × 13,627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.72x = 340,621,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,621,860.65/18,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.71

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