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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.35, 27,936.50 and 11,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.35, 27,936.50 and 11,250.90 is: 16,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.35 : 27,936.50 = 11,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.35/27,936.50 = 11,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.35x = 27,936.50 × 11,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.35x = 314,310,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,310,711.60/18,650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.80

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