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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.40, 28,205.10 and 11,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.40, 28,205.10 and 11,027.40 is: 16,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.40 : 28,205.10 = 11,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.40/28,205.10 = 11,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.40x = 28,205.10 × 11,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.40x = 311,028,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,028,919.74/18,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.10

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