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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.32, 27,103.98 and 11,911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.32, 27,103.98 and 11,911.88 is: 17,867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.32 : 27,103.98 = 11,911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.32/27,103.98 = 11,911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.32x = 27,103.98 × 11,911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.32x = 322,859,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,859,357.28/18,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,867.82

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