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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.97, 27,344.49 and 11,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.97, 27,344.49 and 11,604.26 is: 17,367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.97 : 27,344.49 = 11,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.97/27,344.49 = 11,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.97x = 27,344.49 × 11,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.97x = 317,312,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,312,596.37/18,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,367.04

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