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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.62, 27,004.38 and 7,487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.62, 27,004.38 and 7,487.94 is: 11,227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.62 : 27,004.38 = 7,487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.62/27,004.38 = 7,487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.62x = 27,004.38 × 7,487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.62x = 202,207,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,207,177.18/18,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,227.11

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