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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.80, 27,444.24 and 11,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.80, 27,444.24 and 11,284.80 is: 16,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.80 : 27,444.24 = 11,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.80/27,444.24 = 11,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.80x = 27,444.24 × 11,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.80x = 309,702,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,702,759.55/18,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,919.21

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