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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,116.92, 27,166.74 and 7,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,116.92, 27,166.74 and 7,723 is: 11,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,116.92 : 27,166.74 = 7,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,116.92/27,166.74 = 7,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,116.92x = 27,166.74 × 7,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,116.92x = 209,808,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,808,733.02/18,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.82

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