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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.62, 27,821.92 and 7,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.62, 27,821.92 and 7,453.20 is: 11,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.62 : 27,821.92 = 7,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.62/27,821.92 = 7,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.62x = 27,821.92 × 7,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.62x = 207,362,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,362,334.14/18,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,181.20

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