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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.28, 27,904.37 and 7,506.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.28, 27,904.37 and 7,506.93 is: 11,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.28 : 27,904.37 = 7,506.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.28/27,904.37 = 7,506.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.28x = 27,904.37 × 7,506.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.28x = 209,476,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,476,062.43/18,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,266.83

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