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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,474.30, 27,711.45 and 11,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,474.30, 27,711.45 and 11,913.30 is: 17,869.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,474.30 : 27,711.45 = 11,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,474.30/27,711.45 = 11,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,474.30x = 27,711.45 × 11,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,474.30x = 330,134,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,134,817.29/18,474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.95

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