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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.70, 27,895.59 and 7,502.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.70, 27,895.59 and 7,502.34 is: 11,250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.70 : 27,895.59 = 7,502.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.70/27,895.59 = 7,502.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.70x = 27,895.59 × 7,502.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.70x = 209,282,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,282,200.68/18,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.71

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