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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.96, 27,085.98 and 11,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.96, 27,085.98 and 11,806.28 is: 17,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.96 : 27,085.98 = 11,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.96/27,085.98 = 11,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.96x = 27,085.98 × 11,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.96x = 319,784,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,784,663.95/18,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,718.60

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