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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,191.96, 27,248.34 and 11,150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,191.96, 27,248.34 and 11,150.66 is: 16,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,191.96 : 27,248.34 = 11,150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,191.96/27,248.34 = 11,150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,191.96x = 27,248.34 × 11,150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,191.96x = 303,836,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,836,974.90/18,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,701.72

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