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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.72, 27,819.66 and 11,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.72, 27,819.66 and 11,151.40 is: 16,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.72 : 27,819.66 = 11,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.72/27,819.66 = 11,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.72x = 27,819.66 × 11,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.72x = 310,228,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,228,156.52/18,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,731.36

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