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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,557.67, 27,799.42 and 11,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,557.67, 27,799.42 and 11,158.08 is: 16,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,557.67 : 27,799.42 = 11,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,557.67/27,799.42 = 11,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,557.67x = 27,799.42 × 11,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,557.67x = 310,188,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,188,152.31/18,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.82

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