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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,657.24, 27,977.09 and 7,555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,657.24, 27,977.09 and 7,555.49 is: 11,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,657.24 : 27,977.09 = 7,555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,657.24/27,977.09 = 7,555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,657.24x = 27,977.09 × 7,555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,657.24x = 211,380,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,380,446.06/18,657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.67

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