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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.77, 27,854.35 and 7,476.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.77, 27,854.35 and 7,476.17 is: 11,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.77 : 27,854.35 = 7,476.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.77/27,854.35 = 7,476.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.77x = 27,854.35 × 7,476.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.77x = 208,243,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,243,855.84/18,569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.13

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