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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093.06, 27,139.46 and 11,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093.06, 27,139.46 and 11,892.24 is: 17,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093.06 : 27,139.46 = 11,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093.06/27,139.46 = 11,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093.06x = 27,139.46 × 11,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093.06x = 322,748,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,748,912.33/18,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.27

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