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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.05, 27,153.64 and 11,127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.05, 27,153.64 and 11,127.57 is: 16,648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.05 : 27,153.64 = 11,127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.05/27,153.64 = 11,127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.05x = 27,153.64 × 11,127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.05x = 302,154,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,154,029.85/18,149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,648.48

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