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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.64, 27,379.64 and 11,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.64, 27,379.64 and 11,238.28 is: 16,862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.64 : 27,379.64 = 11,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.64/27,379.64 = 11,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.64x = 27,379.64 × 11,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.64x = 307,700,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,700,060.62/18,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.46

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