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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.19, 27,363.93 and 11,225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.19, 27,363.93 and 11,225.46 is: 16,816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.19 : 27,363.93 = 11,225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.19/27,363.93 = 11,225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.19x = 27,363.93 × 11,225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.19x = 307,172,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,172,701.66/18,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,816.46

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