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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.37, 27,706.44 and 11,076.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.37, 27,706.44 and 11,076.13 is: 16,618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.37 : 27,706.44 = 11,076.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.37/27,706.44 = 11,076.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.37x = 27,706.44 × 11,076.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.37x = 306,880,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,880,131.28/18,466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.32

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