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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.36, 27,047.52 and 11,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.36, 27,047.52 and 11,093.76 is: 16,644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.36 : 27,047.52 = 11,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.36/27,047.52 = 11,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.36x = 27,047.52 × 11,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.36x = 300,058,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,058,695.48/18,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.63

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