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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.40, 27,014.10 and 11,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.40, 27,014.10 and 11,464.60 is: 17,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.40 : 27,014.10 = 11,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.40/27,014.10 = 11,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.40x = 27,014.10 × 11,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.40x = 309,705,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,705,850.86/18,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.90

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