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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,088.63, 27,144.48 and 7,700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,088.63, 27,144.48 and 7,700.38 is: 11,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,088.63 : 27,144.48 = 7,700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,088.63/27,144.48 = 7,700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,088.63x = 27,144.48 × 7,700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,088.63x = 209,022,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,022,810.90/18,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.48

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