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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.63, 27,965.71 and 7,394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.63, 27,965.71 and 7,394.56 is: 11,087.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.63 : 27,965.71 = 7,394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.63/27,965.71 = 7,394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.63x = 27,965.71 × 7,394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.63x = 206,794,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,794,120.54/18,650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.79

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