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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.16, 27,897.24 and 4,747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.16, 27,897.24 and 4,747.16 is: 7,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.16 : 27,897.24 = 4,747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.16/27,897.24 = 4,747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.16x = 27,897.24 × 4,747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.16x = 132,432,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,432,731.58/18,598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.74

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