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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.08, 27,835.86 and 11,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.08, 27,835.86 and 11,065.76 is: 16,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.08 : 27,835.86 = 11,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.08/27,835.86 = 11,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.08x = 27,835.86 × 11,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.08x = 308,024,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,024,946.15/18,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,596.10

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