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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,065.32, 27,097.98 and 11,907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,065.32, 27,097.98 and 11,907.88 is: 17,861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,065.32 : 27,097.98 = 11,907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,065.32/27,097.98 = 11,907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,065.32x = 27,097.98 × 11,907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,065.32x = 322,679,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,679,494.08/18,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.82

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