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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.38, 27,473.76 and 11,756.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.38, 27,473.76 and 11,756.10 is: 17,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.38 : 27,473.76 = 11,756.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.38/27,473.76 = 11,756.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.38x = 27,473.76 × 11,756.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.38x = 322,984,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,984,269.94/18,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,615.36

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