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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,436.64, 27,631.28 and 11,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,436.64, 27,631.28 and 11,045.28 is: 16,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,436.64 : 27,631.28 = 11,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,436.64/27,631.28 = 11,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,436.64x = 27,631.28 × 11,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,436.64x = 305,195,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,195,224.36/18,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,553.73

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