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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.82, 27,599.68 and 11,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.82, 27,599.68 and 11,195.82 is: 16,773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.82 : 27,599.68 = 11,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.82/27,599.68 = 11,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.82x = 27,599.68 × 11,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.82x = 309,001,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,001,049.34/18,421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.64

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