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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,640.62, 27,970.02 and 7,555.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,640.62, 27,970.02 and 7,555.23 is: 11,336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,640.62 : 27,970.02 = 7,555.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,640.62/27,970.02 = 7,555.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,640.62x = 27,970.02 × 7,555.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,640.62x = 211,319,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,319,934.20/18,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.53

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