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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.75, 27,209.40 and 11,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.75, 27,209.40 and 11,116.90 is: 16,664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.75 : 27,209.40 = 11,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.75/27,209.40 = 11,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.75x = 27,209.40 × 11,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.75x = 302,484,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,484,178.86/18,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,664.19

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