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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.70, 27,152.55 and 11,864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.70, 27,152.55 and 11,864.70 is: 17,797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.70 : 27,152.55 = 11,864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.70/27,152.55 = 11,864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.70x = 27,152.55 × 11,864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.70x = 322,156,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,156,859.99/18,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,797.05

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