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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.20, 27,279.80 and 11,949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.20, 27,279.80 and 11,949.96 is: 17,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.20 : 27,279.80 = 11,949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.20/27,279.80 = 11,949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.20x = 27,279.80 × 11,949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.20x = 325,992,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,992,518.81/18,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,921.33

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