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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.80, 27,910.80 and 11,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.80, 27,910.80 and 11,205.60 is: 16,821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.80 : 27,910.80 = 11,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.80/27,910.80 = 11,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.80x = 27,910.80 × 11,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.80x = 312,757,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,757,260.48/18,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.42

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