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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,188.04, 27,298.52 and 7,665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,188.04, 27,298.52 and 7,665.84 is: 11,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,188.04 : 27,298.52 = 7,665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,188.04/27,298.52 = 7,665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,188.04x = 27,298.52 × 7,665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,188.04x = 209,266,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,266,076.97/18,188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.69

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