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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.52, 27,059.73 and 11,788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.52, 27,059.73 and 11,788.84 is: 17,692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.52 : 27,059.73 = 11,788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.52/27,059.73 = 11,788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.52x = 27,059.73 × 11,788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.52x = 319,002,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,002,827.41/18,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,692.38

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