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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,657.09, 27,982.60 and 7,563.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,657.09, 27,982.60 and 7,563.33 is: 11,343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,657.09 : 27,982.60 = 7,563.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,657.09/27,982.60 = 7,563.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,657.09x = 27,982.60 × 7,563.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,657.09x = 211,641,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,641,619.15/18,657.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,343.76

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