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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.27, 27,926.61 and 7,528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.27, 27,926.61 and 7,528.74 is: 11,295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.27 : 27,926.61 = 7,528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.27/27,926.61 = 7,528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.27x = 27,926.61 × 7,528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.27x = 210,252,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,252,185.77/18,614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.22

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