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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,691.80, 27,999.90 and 11,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,691.80, 27,999.90 and 11,650.20 is: 17,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,691.80 : 27,999.90 = 11,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,691.80/27,999.90 = 11,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,691.80x = 27,999.90 × 11,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,691.80x = 326,204,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,204,434.98/18,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,451.74

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