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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.79, 27,967.05 and 7,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.79, 27,967.05 and 7,551.30 is: 11,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.79 : 27,967.05 = 7,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.79/27,967.05 = 7,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.79x = 27,967.05 × 7,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.79x = 211,187,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,187,584.67/18,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.90

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