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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.11, 27,379.16 and 17,952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.11, 27,379.16 and 17,952.27 is: 26,936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.11 : 27,379.16 = 17,952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.11/27,379.16 = 17,952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.11x = 27,379.16 × 17,952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.11x = 491,517,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,517,982.93/18,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,936.76

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