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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.56, 27,424.32 and 11,264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.56, 27,424.32 and 11,264.91 is: 16,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.56 : 27,424.32 = 11,264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.56/27,424.32 = 11,264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.56x = 27,424.32 × 11,264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.56x = 308,932,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,932,496.61/18,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.74

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