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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,394.62, 27,528.72 and 11,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,394.62, 27,528.72 and 11,371.92 is: 17,018.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,394.62 : 27,528.72 = 11,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,394.62/27,528.72 = 11,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,394.62x = 27,528.72 × 11,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,394.62x = 313,054,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,054,401.54/18,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,018.80

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