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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.72, 27,020.58 and 7,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.72, 27,020.58 and 7,625.56 is: 11,438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.72 : 27,020.58 = 7,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.72/27,020.58 = 7,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.72x = 27,020.58 × 7,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.72x = 206,047,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,047,054.02/18,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.34

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