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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.52, 27,983.04 and 7,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.52, 27,983.04 and 7,562.88 is: 11,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.52 : 27,983.04 = 7,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.52/27,983.04 = 7,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.52x = 27,983.04 × 7,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.52x = 211,632,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,632,373.56/18,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.79

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