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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,656.65, 27,966.55 and 7,556.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,656.65, 27,966.55 and 7,556.31 is: 11,326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656.65 : 27,966.55 = 7,556.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656.65/27,966.55 = 7,556.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656.65x = 27,966.55 × 7,556.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656.65x = 211,323,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,323,743.82/18,656.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.99

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