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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,523.08, 27,749.34 and 11,010.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,523.08, 27,749.34 and 11,010.69 is: 16,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,523.08 : 27,749.34 = 11,010.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,523.08/27,749.34 = 11,010.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,523.08x = 27,749.34 × 11,010.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,523.08x = 305,539,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,539,380.44/18,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.06

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