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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.80, 27,978.30 and 11,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.80, 27,978.30 and 11,250.60 is: 16,888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.80 : 27,978.30 = 11,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.80/27,978.30 = 11,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.80x = 27,978.30 × 11,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.80x = 314,772,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,772,661.98/18,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.94

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