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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.60, 27,375.90 and 11,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.60, 27,375.90 and 11,689.60 is: 17,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.60 : 27,375.90 = 11,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.60/27,375.90 = 11,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.60x = 27,375.90 × 11,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.60x = 320,013,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,013,320.64/18,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.40

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