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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.46, 27,313.40 and 11,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.46, 27,313.40 and 11,194.80 is: 16,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.46 : 27,313.40 = 11,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.46/27,313.40 = 11,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.46x = 27,313.40 × 11,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.46x = 305,768,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,768,050.32/18,229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.29

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