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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.92, 27,266.65 and 11,203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.92, 27,266.65 and 11,203.38 is: 16,767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.92 : 27,266.65 = 11,203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.92/27,266.65 = 11,203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.92x = 27,266.65 × 11,203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.92x = 305,478,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,478,573.11/18,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.11

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