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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.20, 27,266.10 and 11,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.20, 27,266.10 and 11,207.80 is: 16,785.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.20 : 27,266.10 = 11,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.20/27,266.10 = 11,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.20x = 27,266.10 × 11,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.20x = 305,592,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,592,995.58/18,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.11

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