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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.16, 27,066.69 and 11,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.16, 27,066.69 and 11,793.48 is: 17,699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.16 : 27,066.69 = 11,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.16/27,066.69 = 11,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.16x = 27,066.69 × 11,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.16x = 319,210,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,210,467.18/18,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,699.34

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