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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468.92, 27,712.41 and 11,447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,468.92, 27,712.41 and 11,447.06 is: 17,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,468.92 : 27,712.41 = 11,447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,468.92/27,712.41 = 11,447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,468.92x = 27,712.41 × 11,447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,468.92x = 317,225,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,225,481.45/18,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,176.18

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