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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,216.80, 27,325.20 and 11,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,216.80, 27,325.20 and 11,218.40 is: 16,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,216.80 : 27,325.20 = 11,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,216.80/27,325.20 = 11,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,216.80x = 27,325.20 × 11,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,216.80x = 306,545,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,545,023.68/18,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.60

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