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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.80, 27,002.10 and 7,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.80, 27,002.10 and 7,607.80 is: 11,407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.80 : 27,002.10 = 7,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.80/27,002.10 = 7,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.80x = 27,002.10 × 7,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.80x = 205,426,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,426,576.38/18,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.64

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