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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.06, 27,178.78 and 11,553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.06, 27,178.78 and 11,553.06 is: 17,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.06 : 27,178.78 = 11,553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.06/27,178.78 = 11,553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.06x = 27,178.78 × 11,553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.06x = 313,998,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,998,076.07/18,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,334.49

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