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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.80, 27,005.70 and 11,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.80, 27,005.70 and 11,005.40 is: 16,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.80 : 27,005.70 = 11,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.80/27,005.70 = 11,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.80x = 27,005.70 × 11,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.80x = 297,208,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,208,530.78/18,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.10

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