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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.06, 27,363.31 and 11,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.06, 27,363.31 and 11,934.24 is: 17,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.06 : 27,363.31 = 11,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.06/27,363.31 = 11,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.06x = 27,363.31 × 11,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.06x = 326,560,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,560,176.29/18,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.17

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