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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.42, 27,803.54 and 11,160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.42, 27,803.54 and 11,160.81 is: 16,718.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.42 : 27,803.54 = 11,160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.42/27,803.54 = 11,160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.42x = 27,803.54 × 11,160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.42x = 310,309,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,309,971.46/18,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.91

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