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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,488.40, 27,716.40 and 11,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,488.40, 27,716.40 and 11,095.80 is: 16,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,488.40 : 27,716.40 = 11,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,488.40/27,716.40 = 11,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,488.40x = 27,716.40 × 11,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,488.40x = 307,535,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,535,631.12/18,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.98

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