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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,509.40, 27,747.90 and 11,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,509.40, 27,747.90 and 11,116.80 is: 16,665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,509.40 : 27,747.90 = 11,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,509.40/27,747.90 = 11,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,509.40x = 27,747.90 × 11,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,509.40x = 308,467,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,467,854.72/18,509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,665.47

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