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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.70, 27,635.30 and 11,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.70, 27,635.30 and 11,030.20 is: 16,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.70 : 27,635.30 = 11,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.70/27,635.30 = 11,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.70x = 27,635.30 × 11,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.70x = 304,822,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,822,692.73/18,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.14

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