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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.91, 27,214.80 and 7,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.91, 27,214.80 and 7,604.40 is: 11,408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.91 : 27,214.80 = 7,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.91/27,214.80 = 7,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.91x = 27,214.80 × 7,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.91x = 206,952,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,952,225.12/18,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.67

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