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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.15, 27,927.45 and 11,645.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.15, 27,927.45 and 11,645.47 is: 17,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.15 : 27,927.45 = 11,645.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.15/27,927.45 = 11,645.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.15x = 27,927.45 × 11,645.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.15x = 325,228,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,228,083.29/18,662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.15

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