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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.04, 27,487.85 and 11,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.04, 27,487.85 and 11,735.04 is: 17,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.04 : 27,487.85 = 11,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.04/27,487.85 = 11,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.04x = 27,487.85 × 11,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.04x = 322,570,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,570,960.59/18,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,630.64

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