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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,199.20, 27,298.80 and 11,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,199.20, 27,298.80 and 11,287.20 is: 16,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,199.20 : 27,298.80 = 11,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,199.20/27,298.80 = 11,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,199.20x = 27,298.80 × 11,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,199.20x = 308,127,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,127,015.36/18,199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.80

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