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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,420.56, 27,630.70 and 11,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,420.56, 27,630.70 and 11,027.08 is: 16,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,420.56 : 27,630.70 = 11,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,420.56/27,630.70 = 11,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,420.56x = 27,630.70 × 11,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,420.56x = 304,685,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,685,939.36/18,420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,540.54

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