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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.20, 27,010.80 and 11,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.20, 27,010.80 and 11,438.10 is: 17,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.20 : 27,010.80 = 11,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.20/27,010.80 = 11,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.20x = 27,010.80 × 11,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.20x = 308,952,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,952,231.48/18,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,157.15

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