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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.90, 27,923.70 and 11,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.90, 27,923.70 and 11,203.40 is: 16,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.90 : 27,923.70 = 11,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.90/27,923.70 = 11,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.90x = 27,923.70 × 11,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.90x = 312,840,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,840,380.58/18,614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.91

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