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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.39, 27,977.26 and 11,678.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.39, 27,977.26 and 11,678.71 is: 17,476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.39 : 27,977.26 = 11,678.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.39/27,977.26 = 11,678.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.39x = 27,977.26 × 11,678.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.39x = 326,738,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,738,306.13/18,695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.95

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