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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.37, 27,509.63 and 10,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.37, 27,509.63 and 10,011.84 is: 15,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.37 : 27,509.63 = 10,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.37/27,509.63 = 10,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.37x = 27,509.63 × 10,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.37x = 275,422,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,422,014.02/18,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.99

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