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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.09, 27,060.21 and 11,364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.09, 27,060.21 and 11,364.84 is: 17,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.09 : 27,060.21 = 11,364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.09/27,060.21 = 11,364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.09x = 27,060.21 × 11,364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.09x = 307,534,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,534,957.02/18,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.09

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