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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.82, 27,994.06 and 7,566.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.82, 27,994.06 and 7,566.86 is: 11,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.82 : 27,994.06 = 7,566.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.82/27,994.06 = 7,566.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.82x = 27,994.06 × 7,566.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.82x = 211,827,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,827,132.85/18,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.22

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