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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.93, 27,201.66 and 7,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.93, 27,201.66 and 7,617.24 is: 11,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.93 : 27,201.66 = 7,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.93/27,201.66 = 7,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.93x = 27,201.66 × 7,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.93x = 207,201,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,201,572.62/18,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.22

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