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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552, 27,828 and 7,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552, 27,828 and 7,608 is: 11,412

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552 : 27,828 = 7,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552/27,828 = 7,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552x = 27,828 × 7,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552x = 211,715,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,715,424/18,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412

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