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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.15, 27,066.67 and 11,793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.15, 27,066.67 and 11,793.47 is: 17,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.15 : 27,066.67 = 11,793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.15/27,066.67 = 11,793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.15x = 27,066.67 × 11,793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.15x = 319,209,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,209,795.83/18,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,699.32

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