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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,586.16, 27,845.76 and 18,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,586.16, 27,845.76 and 18,192.52 is: 27,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,586.16 : 27,845.76 = 18,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,586.16/27,845.76 = 18,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,586.16x = 27,845.76 × 18,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,586.16x = 506,584,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,584,545.72/18,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,256.01

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