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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.56, 27,629.20 and 11,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.56, 27,629.20 and 11,026.08 is: 16,539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.56 : 27,629.20 = 11,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.56/27,629.20 = 11,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.56x = 27,629.20 × 11,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.56x = 304,641,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,641,769.54/18,419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,539.04

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