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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.80, 27,250.20 and 11,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.80, 27,250.20 and 11,573.40 is: 17,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.80 : 27,250.20 = 11,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.80/27,250.20 = 11,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.80x = 27,250.20 × 11,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.80x = 315,377,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,377,464.68/18,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.10

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