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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.80, 27,416.70 and 11,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.80, 27,416.70 and 11,711.40 is: 17,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.80 : 27,416.70 = 11,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.80/27,416.70 = 11,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.80x = 27,416.70 × 11,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.80x = 321,087,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,087,940.38/18,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.10

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