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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093.70, 27,140.55 and 11,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093.70, 27,140.55 and 11,181.70 is: 16,772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093.70 : 27,140.55 = 11,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093.70/27,140.55 = 11,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093.70x = 27,140.55 × 11,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093.70x = 303,477,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,477,487.94/18,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.55

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