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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.70, 27,638.29 and 11,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.70, 27,638.29 and 11,032.20 is: 16,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.70 : 27,638.29 = 11,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.70/27,638.29 = 11,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.70x = 27,638.29 × 11,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.70x = 304,911,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,911,142.94/18,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.14

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