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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.64, 27,077.84 and 7,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.64, 27,077.84 and 7,536.69 is: 11,297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.64 : 27,077.84 = 7,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.64/27,077.84 = 7,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.64x = 27,077.84 × 7,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.64x = 204,077,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,077,285.95/18,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,297.68

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