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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.95, 27,330.50 and 11,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.95, 27,330.50 and 11,984.96 is: 17,954.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.95 : 27,330.50 = 11,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.95/27,330.50 = 11,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.95x = 27,330.50 × 11,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.95x = 327,554,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,554,752.70/18,243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,954.16

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