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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.63, 28,065.17 and 11,692.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.63, 28,065.17 and 11,692.27 is: 17,536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.63 : 28,065.17 = 11,692.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.63/28,065.17 = 11,692.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.63x = 28,065.17 × 11,692.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.63x = 328,145,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,145,545.24/18,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.98

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