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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.84, 27,230.73 and 7,635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.84, 27,230.73 and 7,635.94 is: 11,448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.84 : 27,230.73 = 7,635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.84/27,230.73 = 7,635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.84x = 27,230.73 × 7,635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.84x = 207,932,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,932,220.44/18,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.22

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