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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.40, 27,969.67 and 7,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.40, 27,969.67 and 7,553.30 is: 11,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.40 : 27,969.67 = 7,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.40/27,969.67 = 7,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.40x = 27,969.67 × 7,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.40x = 211,263,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,263,149.68/18,646.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.97

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