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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.40, 27,600.90 and 11,018.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.40, 27,600.90 and 11,018.80 is: 16,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.40 : 27,600.90 = 11,018.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.40/27,600.90 = 11,018.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.40x = 27,600.90 × 11,018.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.40x = 304,128,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,128,796.92/18,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.50

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