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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.75, 27,507.35 and 11,584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.75, 27,507.35 and 11,584.27 is: 17,374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.75 : 27,507.35 = 11,584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.75/27,507.35 = 11,584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.75x = 27,507.35 × 11,584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.75x = 318,652,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,652,589.29/18,340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,374.03

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