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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,619.72, 27,926.22 and 7,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,619.72, 27,926.22 and 7,525.96 is: 11,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,619.72 : 27,926.22 = 7,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,619.72/27,926.22 = 7,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,619.72x = 27,926.22 × 7,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,619.72x = 210,171,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,171,614.67/18,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.58

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