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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.95, 27,951.99 and 7,533.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.95, 27,951.99 and 7,533.73 is: 11,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.95 : 27,951.99 = 7,533.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.95/27,951.99 = 7,533.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.95x = 27,951.99 × 7,533.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.95x = 210,582,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,582,745.62/18,626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,305.27

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