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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.24, 27,121.08 and 11,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.24, 27,121.08 and 11,498 is: 17,236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.24 : 27,121.08 = 11,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.24/27,121.08 = 11,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.24x = 27,121.08 × 11,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.24x = 311,838,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,838,177.84/18,092.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,236.02

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