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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.28, 27,673.41 and 11,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.28, 27,673.41 and 11,054.04 is: 16,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.28 : 27,673.41 = 11,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.28/27,673.41 = 11,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.28x = 27,673.41 × 11,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.28x = 305,902,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,902,925.81/18,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.25

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