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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.28, 27,133.66 and 7,562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.28, 27,133.66 and 7,562.43 is: 11,339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.28 : 27,133.66 = 7,562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.28/27,133.66 = 7,562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.28x = 27,133.66 × 7,562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.28x = 205,196,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,196,268.73/18,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,339.77

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