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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.40, 27,066.70 and 11,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.40, 27,066.70 and 11,115.40 is: 16,688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.40 : 27,066.70 = 11,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.40/27,066.70 = 11,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.40x = 27,066.70 × 11,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.40x = 300,857,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,857,197.18/18,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.88

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