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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.72, 27,278.82 and 11,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.72, 27,278.82 and 11,200.44 is: 16,752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.72 : 27,278.82 = 11,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.72/27,278.82 = 11,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.72x = 27,278.82 × 11,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.72x = 305,534,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,534,786.68/18,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.90

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