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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.34, 27,226.98 and 7,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.34, 27,226.98 and 7,633.44 is: 11,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.34 : 27,226.98 = 7,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.34/27,226.98 = 7,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.34x = 27,226.98 × 7,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.34x = 207,835,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,835,518.21/18,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.48

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