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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,608.67, 27,902.07 and 7,515.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,608.67, 27,902.07 and 7,515.72 is: 11,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,608.67 : 27,902.07 = 7,515.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,608.67/27,902.07 = 7,515.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,608.67x = 27,902.07 × 7,515.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,608.67x = 209,704,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,704,145.54/18,608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,269.16

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