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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.61, 27,939.83 and 7,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.61, 27,939.83 and 7,533.16 is: 11,299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.61 : 27,939.83 = 7,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.61/27,939.83 = 7,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.61x = 27,939.83 × 7,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.61x = 210,475,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,475,209.76/18,626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,299.71

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