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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.63, 27,271.95 and 11,164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.63, 27,271.95 and 11,164.11 is: 16,724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.63 : 27,271.95 = 11,164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.63/27,271.95 = 11,164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.63x = 27,271.95 × 11,164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.63x = 304,467,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,467,091.58/18,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.71

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