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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.15, 27,970.79 and 7,554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.15, 27,970.79 and 7,554.05 is: 11,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.15 : 27,970.79 = 7,554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.15/27,970.79 = 7,554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.15x = 27,970.79 × 7,554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.15x = 211,292,625.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,292,625.23/18,647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.10

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