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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,492.60, 27,738.90 and 11,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,492.60, 27,738.90 and 11,008.20 is: 16,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,492.60 : 27,738.90 = 11,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,492.60/27,738.90 = 11,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,492.60x = 27,738.90 × 11,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,492.60x = 305,355,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,355,358.98/18,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.30

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