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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.58, 27,795.87 and 11,505.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.58, 27,795.87 and 11,505.18 is: 17,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.58 : 27,795.87 = 11,505.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.58/27,795.87 = 11,505.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.58x = 27,795.87 × 11,505.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.58x = 319,796,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,796,487.61/18,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.12

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