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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,558.59, 27,833.61 and 11,064.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,558.59, 27,833.61 and 11,064.26 is: 16,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,558.59 : 27,833.61 = 11,064.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,558.59/27,833.61 = 11,064.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,558.59x = 27,833.61 × 11,064.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,558.59x = 307,958,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,958,297.78/18,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.84

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