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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.64, 27,029.64 and 11,768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.64, 27,029.64 and 11,768.96 is: 17,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.64 : 27,029.64 = 11,768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.64/27,029.64 = 11,768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.64x = 27,029.64 × 11,768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.64x = 318,110,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,110,751.97/18,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.38

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