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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.80, 27,907.80 and 11,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.80, 27,907.80 and 11,203.60 is: 16,818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.80 : 27,907.80 = 11,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.80/27,907.80 = 11,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.80x = 27,907.80 × 11,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.80x = 312,667,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,667,828.08/18,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,818.42

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