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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.95, 27,637.17 and 11,031.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.95, 27,637.17 and 11,031.45 is: 16,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.95 : 27,637.17 = 11,031.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.95/27,637.17 = 11,031.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.95x = 27,637.17 × 11,031.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.95x = 304,878,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,878,059.00/18,424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.02

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