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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.10, 27,010.65 and 11,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.10, 27,010.65 and 11,008.70 is: 16,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.10 : 27,010.65 = 11,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.10/27,010.65 = 11,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.10x = 27,010.65 × 11,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.10x = 297,352,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,352,142.66/18,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.05

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