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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.77, 27,172.98 and 11,780.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.77, 27,172.98 and 11,780.40 is: 17,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.77 : 27,172.98 = 11,780.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.77/27,172.98 = 11,780.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.77x = 27,172.98 × 11,780.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.77x = 320,108,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,108,573.59/18,094.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,690.67

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