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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.20, 27,035.10 and 11,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.20, 27,035.10 and 11,446.20 is: 17,184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.20 : 27,035.10 = 11,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.20/27,035.10 = 11,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.20x = 27,035.10 × 11,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.20x = 309,449,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,449,161.62/18,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,184.75

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