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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.31, 27,276.23 and 11,209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.31, 27,276.23 and 11,209.77 is: 16,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.31 : 27,276.23 = 11,209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.31/27,276.23 = 11,209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.31x = 27,276.23 × 11,209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.31x = 305,760,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,760,264.77/18,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,776.68

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