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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.64, 27,911.16 and 7,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.64, 27,911.16 and 7,512.24 is: 11,264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.64 : 27,911.16 = 7,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.64/27,911.16 = 7,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.64x = 27,911.16 × 7,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.64x = 209,675,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,675,332.60/18,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,264.00

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