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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.72, 27,265.49 and 11,611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.72, 27,265.49 and 11,611.91 is: 17,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.72 : 27,265.49 = 11,611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.72/27,265.49 = 11,611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.72x = 27,265.49 × 11,611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.72x = 316,604,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,604,415.99/18,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.38

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