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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.22, 27,345.15 and 11,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.22, 27,345.15 and 11,663.46 is: 17,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.22 : 27,345.15 = 11,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.22/27,345.15 = 11,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.22x = 27,345.15 × 11,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.22x = 318,939,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,939,063.22/18,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,503.72

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