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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,115.92, 27,176.76 and 7,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,115.92, 27,176.76 and 7,727.76 is: 11,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,115.92 : 27,176.76 = 7,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,115.92/27,176.76 = 7,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,115.92x = 27,176.76 × 7,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,115.92x = 210,015,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,015,478.86/18,115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.87

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