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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.83, 27,018.96 and 7,483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.83, 27,018.96 and 7,483.87 is: 11,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.83 : 27,018.96 = 7,483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.83/27,018.96 = 7,483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.83x = 27,018.96 × 7,483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.83x = 202,206,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,206,384.18/18,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.18

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