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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.22, 27,275.07 and 11,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.22, 27,275.07 and 11,197.94 is: 16,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.22 : 27,275.07 = 11,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.22/27,275.07 = 11,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.22x = 27,275.07 × 11,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.22x = 305,424,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,424,597.36/18,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,749.16

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