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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.70, 27,013.05 and 11,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.70, 27,013.05 and 11,439.60 is: 17,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.70 : 27,013.05 = 11,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.70/27,013.05 = 11,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.70x = 27,013.05 × 11,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.70x = 309,018,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,018,486.78/18,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,159.40

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