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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.67, 27,562.78 and 7,987.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.67, 27,562.78 and 7,987.75 is: 11,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.67 : 27,562.78 = 7,987.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.67/27,562.78 = 7,987.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.67x = 27,562.78 × 7,987.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.67x = 220,164,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,164,595.95/18,381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,977.40

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