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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.32, 27,185.28 and 11,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.32, 27,185.28 and 11,533.20 is: 17,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.32 : 27,185.28 = 11,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.32/27,185.28 = 11,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.32x = 27,185.28 × 11,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.32x = 313,533,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,533,271.30/18,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.72

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