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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.36, 27,828.54 and 11,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.36, 27,828.54 and 11,241 is: 16,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.36 : 27,828.54 = 11,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.36/27,828.54 = 11,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.36x = 27,828.54 × 11,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.36x = 312,820,618.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,820,618.14/18,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.50

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