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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.02, 27,986.58 and 7,561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.02, 27,986.58 and 7,561.74 is: 11,342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.02 : 27,986.58 = 7,561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.02/27,986.58 = 7,561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.02x = 27,986.58 × 7,561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.02x = 211,627,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,627,241.45/18,658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,342.43

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