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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,120.20, 27,180.30 and 11,208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,120.20, 27,180.30 and 11,208.20 is: 16,812.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,120.20 : 27,180.30 = 11,208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,120.20/27,180.30 = 11,208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,120.20x = 27,180.30 × 11,208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,120.20x = 304,642,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,642,238.46/18,120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.30

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