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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.98, 27,882.21 and 11,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.98, 27,882.21 and 11,096.66 is: 16,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.98 : 27,882.21 = 11,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.98/27,882.21 = 11,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.98x = 27,882.21 × 11,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.98x = 309,399,404.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,399,404.42/18,590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.45

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