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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.92, 27,007.26 and 7,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.92, 27,007.26 and 7,614.76 is: 11,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.92 : 27,007.26 = 7,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.92/27,007.26 = 7,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.92x = 27,007.26 × 7,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.92x = 205,653,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,653,803.16/18,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.36

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