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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.92, 27,229.38 and 7,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.92, 27,229.38 and 7,615 is: 11,426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.92 : 27,229.38 = 7,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.92/27,229.38 = 7,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.92x = 27,229.38 × 7,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.92x = 207,351,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,351,728.70/18,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.91

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