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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.70, 27,207.45 and 7,622.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.70, 27,207.45 and 7,622.70 is: 11,424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.70 : 27,207.45 = 7,622.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.70/27,207.45 = 7,622.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.70x = 27,207.45 × 7,622.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.70x = 207,394,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,394,229.12/18,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.98

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