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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.42, 27,271.60 and 11,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.42, 27,271.60 and 11,163.88 is: 16,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.42 : 27,271.60 = 11,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.42/27,271.60 = 11,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.42x = 27,271.60 × 11,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.42x = 304,456,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,456,869.81/18,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.34

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