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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,490.60, 27,735.90 and 11,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,490.60, 27,735.90 and 11,006.20 is: 16,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,490.60 : 27,735.90 = 11,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,490.60/27,735.90 = 11,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,490.60x = 27,735.90 × 11,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,490.60x = 305,266,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,266,862.58/18,490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.30

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