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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,437.56, 27,657.25 and 11,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,437.56, 27,657.25 and 11,089.24 is: 16,634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,437.56 : 27,657.25 = 11,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,437.56/27,657.25 = 11,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,437.56x = 27,657.25 × 11,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,437.56x = 306,697,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,697,786.12/18,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,634.40

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