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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.91, 27,703.40 and 11,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.91, 27,703.40 and 11,441.04 is: 17,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.91 : 27,703.40 = 11,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.91/27,703.40 = 11,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.91x = 27,703.40 × 11,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.91x = 316,955,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,955,797.12/18,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.17

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