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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.57, 27,354.75 and 11,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.57, 27,354.75 and 11,704.32 is: 17,520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.57 : 27,354.75 = 11,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.57/27,354.75 = 11,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.57x = 27,354.75 × 11,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.57x = 320,168,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,168,747.52/18,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,520.86

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