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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.48, 27,218.58 and 7,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.48, 27,218.58 and 7,630.32 is: 11,440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.48 : 27,218.58 = 7,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.48/27,218.58 = 7,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.48x = 27,218.58 × 7,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.48x = 207,686,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,686,475.35/18,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.59

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