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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.59, 27,060.96 and 11,365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.59, 27,060.96 and 11,365.34 is: 17,051.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.59 : 27,060.96 = 11,365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.59/27,060.96 = 11,365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.59x = 27,060.96 × 11,365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.59x = 307,557,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,557,011.13/18,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.84

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