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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.62, 27,786.05 and 7,994.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.62, 27,786.05 and 7,994.67 is: 11,988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.62 : 27,786.05 = 7,994.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.62/27,786.05 = 7,994.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.62x = 27,786.05 × 7,994.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.62x = 222,140,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,140,260.38/18,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.39

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