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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.40, 27,008.10 and 11,772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.40, 27,008.10 and 11,772.45 is: 17,658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.40 : 27,008.10 = 11,772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.40/27,008.10 = 11,772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.40x = 27,008.10 × 11,772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.40x = 317,951,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,951,506.85/18,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.68

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