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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.45, 27,926.89 and 7,528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.45, 27,926.89 and 7,528.93 is: 11,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.45 : 27,926.89 = 7,528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.45/27,926.89 = 7,528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.45x = 27,926.89 × 7,528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.45x = 210,259,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,259,599.93/18,614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.50

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