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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.14, 27,831.69 and 7,459.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.14, 27,831.69 and 7,459.67 is: 11,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.14 : 27,831.69 = 7,459.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.14/27,831.69 = 7,459.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.14x = 27,831.69 × 7,459.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.14x = 207,615,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,615,222.94/18,552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.90

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