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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.72, 27,885.72 and 7,498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.72, 27,885.72 and 7,498.96 is: 11,247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.72 : 27,885.72 = 7,498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.72/27,885.72 = 7,498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.72x = 27,885.72 × 7,498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.72x = 209,113,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,113,898.85/18,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.08

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