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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.29, 27,716.74 and 11,463.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.29, 27,716.74 and 11,463.02 is: 17,189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.29 : 27,716.74 = 11,463.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.29/27,716.74 = 11,463.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.29x = 27,716.74 × 11,463.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.29x = 317,717,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,717,585.59/18,483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,189.45

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