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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.92, 27,900.96 and 7,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.92, 27,900.96 and 7,514.96 is: 11,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.92 : 27,900.96 = 7,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.92/27,900.96 = 7,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.92x = 27,900.96 × 7,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.92x = 209,674,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,674,598.36/18,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.03

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