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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,513.72, 27,795.12 and 11,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,513.72, 27,795.12 and 11,031.12 is: 16,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,513.72 : 27,795.12 = 11,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,513.72/27,795.12 = 11,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,513.72x = 27,795.12 × 11,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,513.72x = 306,611,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,611,304.13/18,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.30

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