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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.36, 27,792.94 and 11,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.36, 27,792.94 and 11,153.76 is: 16,708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.36 : 27,792.94 = 11,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.36/27,792.94 = 11,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.36x = 27,792.94 × 11,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.36x = 309,995,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,995,782.45/18,553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.34

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