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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.72, 27,339.90 and 11,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.72, 27,339.90 and 11,659.96 is: 17,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.72 : 27,339.90 = 11,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.72/27,339.90 = 11,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.72x = 27,339.90 × 11,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.72x = 318,782,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,782,140.40/18,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.47

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