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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.41, 27,539.73 and 11,260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.41, 27,539.73 and 11,260.17 is: 16,890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.41 : 27,539.73 = 11,260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.41/27,539.73 = 11,260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.41x = 27,539.73 × 11,260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.41x = 310,102,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,102,041.55/18,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.63

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