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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.76, 27,073.44 and 11,467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.76, 27,073.44 and 11,467.44 is: 17,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.76 : 27,073.44 = 11,467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.76/27,073.44 = 11,467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.76x = 27,073.44 × 11,467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.76x = 310,463,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,463,048.79/18,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,190.87

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