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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.70, 27,636.80 and 11,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.70, 27,636.80 and 11,031.20 is: 16,546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.70 : 27,636.80 = 11,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.70/27,636.80 = 11,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.70x = 27,636.80 × 11,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.70x = 304,866,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,866,874.82/18,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,546.64

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