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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.63, 27,819.24 and 11,068.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.63, 27,819.24 and 11,068.67 is: 16,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.63 : 27,819.24 = 11,068.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.63/27,819.24 = 11,068.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.63x = 27,819.24 × 11,068.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.63x = 307,921,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,921,862.32/18,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.50

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