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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.62, 27,753.38 and 11,107.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.62, 27,753.38 and 11,107.23 is: 16,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.62 : 27,753.38 = 11,107.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.62/27,753.38 = 11,107.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.62x = 27,753.38 × 11,107.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.62x = 308,263,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,263,119.46/18,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,665.02

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