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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,440.16, 27,660.12 and 11,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,440.16, 27,660.12 and 11,046.72 is: 16,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,440.16 : 27,660.12 = 11,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,440.16/27,660.12 = 11,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,440.16x = 27,660.12 × 11,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,440.16x = 305,553,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,553,600.81/18,440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.01

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