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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,593.72, 27,887.22 and 7,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,593.72, 27,887.22 and 7,499.96 is: 11,248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,593.72 : 27,887.22 = 7,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,593.72/27,887.22 = 7,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,593.72x = 27,887.22 × 7,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,593.72x = 209,153,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,153,034.51/18,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.58

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