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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.72, 27,067.98 and 11,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.72, 27,067.98 and 11,381.24 is: 17,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.72 : 27,067.98 = 11,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.72/27,067.98 = 11,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.72x = 27,067.98 × 11,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.72x = 308,067,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,067,176.70/18,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.59

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