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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,001.92, 27,005.76 and 7,613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,001.92, 27,005.76 and 7,613.76 is: 11,421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,001.92 : 27,005.76 = 7,613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,001.92/27,005.76 = 7,613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,001.92x = 27,005.76 × 7,613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,001.92x = 205,615,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,615,375.26/18,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.86

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