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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.59, 27,099.63 and 11,838.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.59, 27,099.63 and 11,838.79 is: 17,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.59 : 27,099.63 = 11,838.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.59/27,099.63 = 11,838.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.59x = 27,099.63 × 11,838.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.59x = 320,826,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,826,828.65/18,086.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.38

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