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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.45, 27,977.34 and 11,678.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.45, 27,977.34 and 11,678.76 is: 17,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.45 : 27,977.34 = 11,678.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.45/27,977.34 = 11,678.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.45x = 27,977.34 × 11,678.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.45x = 326,740,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,740,639.30/18,695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.02

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