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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.58, 27,053.37 and 11,834.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.58, 27,053.37 and 11,834.83 is: 17,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.58 : 27,053.37 = 11,834.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.58/27,053.37 = 11,834.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.58x = 27,053.37 × 11,834.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.58x = 320,172,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,172,034.88/18,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,752.25

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