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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,476.73, 27,708.62 and 11,446.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,476.73, 27,708.62 and 11,446.00 is: 17,164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476.73 : 27,708.62 = 11,446.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476.73/27,708.62 = 11,446.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476.73x = 27,708.62 × 11,446.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476.73x = 317,152,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,152,738.02/18,476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,164.98

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