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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.29, 27,497.22 and 11,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.29, 27,497.22 and 11,741.29 is: 17,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.29 : 27,497.22 = 11,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.29/27,497.22 = 11,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.29x = 27,497.22 × 11,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.29x = 322,852,834.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,852,834.21/18,302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,640.02

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