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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.90, 27,941.70 and 11,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.90, 27,941.70 and 11,215.40 is: 16,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.90 : 27,941.70 = 11,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.90/27,941.70 = 11,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.90x = 27,941.70 × 11,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.90x = 313,377,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,377,342.18/18,626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.91

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