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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,520.52, 27,755.93 and 11,943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,520.52, 27,755.93 and 11,943.32 is: 17,898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,520.52 : 27,755.93 = 11,943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,520.52/27,755.93 = 11,943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,520.52x = 27,755.93 × 11,943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,520.52x = 331,497,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,497,844.97/18,520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,898.95

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