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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.41, 27,006.99 and 7,489.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.41, 27,006.99 and 7,489.69 is: 11,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.41 : 27,006.99 = 7,489.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.41/27,006.99 = 7,489.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.41x = 27,006.99 × 7,489.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.41x = 202,273,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,273,887.33/18,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.70

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