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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.72, 27,017.58 and 7,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.72, 27,017.58 and 7,623.56 is: 11,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.72 : 27,017.58 = 7,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.72/27,017.58 = 7,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.72x = 27,017.58 × 7,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.72x = 205,970,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,970,142.18/18,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,435.34

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