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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.40, 27,237.60 and 7,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.40, 27,237.60 and 7,790.40 is: 11,685.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.40 : 27,237.60 = 7,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.40/27,237.60 = 7,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.40x = 27,237.60 × 7,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.40x = 212,191,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,191,799.04/18,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.60

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