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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.92, 27,223.38 and 7,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.92, 27,223.38 and 7,611 is: 11,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.92 : 27,223.38 = 7,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.92/27,223.38 = 7,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.92x = 27,223.38 × 7,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.92x = 207,197,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,197,145.18/18,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.91

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