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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,469.05, 27,713.80 and 11,452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,469.05, 27,713.80 and 11,452.83 is: 17,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,469.05 : 27,713.80 = 11,452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,469.05/27,713.80 = 11,452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,469.05x = 27,713.80 × 11,452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,469.05x = 317,401,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,401,440.05/18,469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,185.59

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