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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.72, 27,039.27 and 7,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.72, 27,039.27 and 7,497 is: 11,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.72 : 27,039.27 = 7,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.72/27,039.27 = 7,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.72x = 27,039.27 × 7,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.72x = 202,713,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,713,407.19/18,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,249.53

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