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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.20, 27,897.16 and 7,497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.20, 27,897.16 and 7,497.03 is: 11,245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.20 : 27,897.16 = 7,497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.20/27,897.16 = 7,497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.20x = 27,897.16 × 7,497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.20x = 209,145,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,145,845.43/18,598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.49

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