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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.80, 27,910.20 and 11,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.80, 27,910.20 and 11,207.45 is: 16,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.80 : 27,910.20 = 11,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.80/27,910.20 = 11,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.80x = 27,910.20 × 11,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.80x = 312,802,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,802,170.99/18,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.18

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