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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.97, 27,922.40 and 7,521.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.97, 27,922.40 and 7,521.53 is: 11,282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.97 : 27,922.40 = 7,521.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.97/27,922.40 = 7,521.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.97x = 27,922.40 × 7,521.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.97x = 210,018,992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,018,992.05/18,614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,282.27

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