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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,568.49, 27,846.24 and 11,174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,568.49, 27,846.24 and 11,174.27 is: 16,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,568.49 : 27,846.24 = 11,174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,568.49/27,846.24 = 11,174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,568.49x = 27,846.24 × 11,174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,568.49x = 311,161,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,161,404.24/18,568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,757.50

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