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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,597.56, 27,901.80 and 7,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,597.56, 27,901.80 and 7,498.56 is: 11,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,597.56 : 27,901.80 = 7,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,597.56/27,901.80 = 7,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,597.56x = 27,901.80 × 7,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,597.56x = 209,223,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,223,321.41/18,597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.04

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