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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.65, 27,051.97 and 11,833.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.65, 27,051.97 and 11,833.89 is: 17,750.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.65 : 27,051.97 = 11,833.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.65/27,051.97 = 11,833.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.65x = 27,051.97 × 11,833.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.65x = 320,130,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,130,037.26/18,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,750.83

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