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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.18, 27,990.09 and 11,657.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.18, 27,990.09 and 11,657.33 is: 17,472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.18 : 27,990.09 = 11,657.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.18/27,990.09 = 11,657.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.18x = 27,990.09 × 11,657.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.18x = 326,289,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,289,759.59/18,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.77

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