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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.80, 27,634.20 and 11,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.80, 27,634.20 and 11,218.80 is: 16,808.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.80 : 27,634.20 = 11,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.80/27,634.20 = 11,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.80x = 27,634.20 × 11,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.80x = 310,022,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,022,562.96/18,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.13

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