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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.63, 27,835.43 and 7,462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.63, 27,835.43 and 7,462.17 is: 11,194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.63 : 27,835.43 = 7,462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.63/27,835.43 = 7,462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.63x = 27,835.43 × 7,462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.63x = 207,712,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,712,673.37/18,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,194.66

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