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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460, 27,701.52 and 7,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460, 27,701.52 and 7,516 is: 11,278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460 : 27,701.52 = 7,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460/27,701.52 = 7,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460x = 27,701.52 × 7,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460x = 208,204,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,204,624.32/18,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,278.69

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