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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.90, 27,064.79 and 11,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.90, 27,064.79 and 11,792.22 is: 17,697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.90 : 27,064.79 = 11,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.90/27,064.79 = 11,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.90x = 27,064.79 × 11,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.90x = 319,153,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,153,957.93/18,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,697.45

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