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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.52, 27,975.64 and 7,557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.52, 27,975.64 and 7,557.12 is: 11,335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.52 : 27,975.64 = 7,557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.52/27,975.64 = 7,557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.52x = 27,975.64 × 7,557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.52x = 211,415,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,415,268.56/18,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.62

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