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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.59, 27,921.83 and 7,521.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.59, 27,921.83 and 7,521.15 is: 11,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.59 : 27,921.83 = 7,521.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.59/27,921.83 = 7,521.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.59x = 27,921.83 × 7,521.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.59x = 210,004,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,004,290.51/18,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.70

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