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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.80, 27,881.40 and 11,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.80, 27,881.40 and 11,571.20 is: 17,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.80 : 27,881.40 = 11,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.80/27,881.40 = 11,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.80x = 27,881.40 × 11,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.80x = 322,621,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,621,255.68/18,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,333.30

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