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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.24, 27,409.61 and 11,273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.24, 27,409.61 and 11,273.55 is: 16,929.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.24 : 27,409.61 = 11,273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.24/27,409.61 = 11,273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.24x = 27,409.61 × 11,273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.24x = 309,003,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,003,608.82/18,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.63

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