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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.47, 27,290.43 and 11,208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.47, 27,290.43 and 11,208.19 is: 16,764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.47 : 27,290.43 = 11,208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.47/27,290.43 = 11,208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.47x = 27,290.43 × 11,208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.47x = 305,876,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,876,324.62/18,245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.51

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