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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.97, 27,991.50 and 7,565.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.97, 27,991.50 and 7,565.59 is: 11,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.97 : 27,991.50 = 7,565.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.97/27,991.50 = 7,565.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.97x = 27,991.50 × 7,565.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.97x = 211,772,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,772,212.49/18,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,348.40

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