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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.10, 27,441.32 and 11,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.10, 27,441.32 and 11,704.10 is: 17,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.10 : 27,441.32 = 11,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.10/27,441.32 = 11,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.10x = 27,441.32 × 11,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.10x = 321,175,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,175,757.68/18,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.13

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