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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.40, 27,218.70 and 11,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.40, 27,218.70 and 11,233.80 is: 16,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.40 : 27,218.70 = 11,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.40/27,218.70 = 11,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.40x = 27,218.70 × 11,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.40x = 305,769,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,769,432.06/18,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.67

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