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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.93, 27,895.47 and 7,493.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.93, 27,895.47 and 7,493.91 is: 11,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.93 : 27,895.47 = 7,493.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.93/27,895.47 = 7,493.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.93x = 27,895.47 × 7,493.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.93x = 209,046,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,046,141.59/18,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,243.31

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