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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.60, 27,605.76 and 11,024.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.60, 27,605.76 and 11,024.55 is: 16,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.60 : 27,605.76 = 11,024.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.60/27,605.76 = 11,024.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.60x = 27,605.76 × 11,024.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.60x = 304,341,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,341,081.41/18,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,519.09

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