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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.72, 27,087.16 and 11,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.72, 27,087.16 and 11,477.20 is: 17,220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.72 : 27,087.16 = 11,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.72/27,087.16 = 11,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.72x = 27,087.16 × 11,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.72x = 310,884,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,884,752.75/18,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,220.94

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