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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.82, 27,353.34 and 11,705.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.82, 27,353.34 and 11,705.34 is: 17,522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.82 : 27,353.34 = 11,705.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.82/27,353.34 = 11,705.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.82x = 27,353.34 × 11,705.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.82x = 320,180,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,180,144.84/18,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.21

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