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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.40, 27,971.17 and 7,554.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.40, 27,971.17 and 7,554.30 is: 11,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.40 : 27,971.17 = 7,554.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.40/27,971.17 = 7,554.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.40x = 27,971.17 × 7,554.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.40x = 211,302,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,302,609.53/18,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.48

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