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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.98, 27,005.40 and 11,434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.98, 27,005.40 and 11,434.38 is: 17,135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.98 : 27,005.40 = 11,434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.98/27,005.40 = 11,434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.98x = 27,005.40 × 11,434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.98x = 308,790,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,790,005.65/18,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,135.98

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