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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.24, 27,890.34 and 7,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.24, 27,890.34 and 7,502.08 is: 11,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.24 : 27,890.34 = 7,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.24/27,890.34 = 7,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.24x = 27,890.34 × 7,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.24x = 209,235,561.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,235,561.91/18,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.29

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