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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.88, 27,912.73 and 7,513.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.88, 27,912.73 and 7,513.18 is: 11,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.88 : 27,912.73 = 7,513.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.88/27,912.73 = 7,513.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.88x = 27,912.73 × 7,513.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.88x = 209,713,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,713,364.78/18,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,270.14

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