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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.91, 27,967.38 and 7,543.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.91, 27,967.38 and 7,543.99 is: 11,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.91 : 27,967.38 = 7,543.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.91/27,967.38 = 7,543.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.91x = 27,967.38 × 7,543.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.91x = 210,985,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,985,635.05/18,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,315.99

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