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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.14, 27,833.20 and 7,460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.14, 27,833.20 and 7,460.68 is: 11,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.14 : 27,833.20 = 7,460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.14/27,833.20 = 7,460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.14x = 27,833.20 × 7,460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.14x = 207,654,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,654,598.58/18,553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.42

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