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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.54, 27,310.50 and 11,192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.54, 27,310.50 and 11,192.90 is: 16,770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.54 : 27,310.50 = 11,192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.54/27,310.50 = 11,192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.54x = 27,310.50 × 11,192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.54x = 305,683,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,683,558.90/18,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.43

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