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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.42, 27,915.93 and 11,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.42, 27,915.93 and 11,227.68 is: 16,815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.42 : 27,915.93 = 11,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.42/27,915.93 = 11,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.42x = 27,915.93 × 11,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.42x = 313,431,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,431,128.94/18,639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,815.50

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