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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.48, 27,214.08 and 7,627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.48, 27,214.08 and 7,627.32 is: 11,436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.48 : 27,214.08 = 7,627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.48/27,214.08 = 7,627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.48x = 27,214.08 × 7,627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.48x = 207,570,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,570,496.67/18,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,436.09

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