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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.84, 27,405.60 and 11,693.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.84, 27,405.60 and 11,693.74 is: 17,547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.84 : 27,405.60 = 11,693.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.84/27,405.60 = 11,693.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.84x = 27,405.60 × 11,693.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.84x = 320,473,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,473,960.94/18,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.87

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