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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.92, 27,014.76 and 7,619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.92, 27,014.76 and 7,619.76 is: 11,430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.92 : 27,014.76 = 7,619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.92/27,014.76 = 7,619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.92x = 27,014.76 × 7,619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.92x = 205,845,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,845,987.66/18,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.86

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