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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.60, 27,207.90 and 11,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.60, 27,207.90 and 11,140.20 is: 16,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.60 : 27,207.90 = 11,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.60/27,207.90 = 11,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.60x = 27,207.90 × 11,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.60x = 303,101,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,101,447.58/18,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.30

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