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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.20, 27,151.80 and 11,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.20, 27,151.80 and 11,864.20 is: 17,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.20 : 27,151.80 = 11,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.20/27,151.80 = 11,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.20x = 27,151.80 × 11,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.20x = 322,134,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,134,385.56/18,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,796.30

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