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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.20, 27,007.80 and 11,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.20, 27,007.80 and 11,436.10 is: 17,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.20 : 27,007.80 = 11,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.20/27,007.80 = 11,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.20x = 27,007.80 × 11,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.20x = 308,863,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,863,901.58/18,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,154.15

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