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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.25, 27,454.19 and 11,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.25, 27,454.19 and 11,983.52 is: 17,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.25 : 27,454.19 = 11,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.25/27,454.19 = 11,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.25x = 27,454.19 × 11,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.25x = 328,997,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,997,933.54/18,316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.08

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