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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.68, 27,196.56 and 7,745.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.68, 27,196.56 and 7,745.76 is: 11,613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.68 : 27,196.56 = 7,745.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.68/27,196.56 = 7,745.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.68x = 27,196.56 × 7,745.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.68x = 210,658,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,658,026.59/18,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,613.11

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