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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.25, 27,132.50 and 7,561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.25, 27,132.50 and 7,561.15 is: 11,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.25 : 27,132.50 = 7,561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.25/27,132.50 = 7,561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.25x = 27,132.50 × 7,561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.25x = 205,152,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,152,853.45/18,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,338.01

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