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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.68, 27,097.50 and 11,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.68, 27,097.50 and 11,127.08 is: 16,694.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.68 : 27,097.50 = 11,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.68/27,097.50 = 11,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.68x = 27,097.50 × 11,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.68x = 301,516,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,516,050.30/18,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.61

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