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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.70, 27,907.35 and 11,212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.70, 27,907.35 and 11,212.30 is: 16,808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.70 : 27,907.35 = 11,212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.70/27,907.35 = 11,212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.70x = 27,907.35 × 11,212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.70x = 312,905,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,905,580.41/18,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.69

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