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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.80, 27,256.20 and 11,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.80, 27,256.20 and 11,577.40 is: 17,366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.80 : 27,256.20 = 11,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.80/27,256.20 = 11,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.80x = 27,256.20 × 11,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.80x = 315,555,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,555,929.88/18,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.10

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