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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.48, 27,272.52 and 7,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.48, 27,272.52 and 7,666.32 is: 11,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.48 : 27,272.52 = 7,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.48/27,272.52 = 7,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.48x = 27,272.52 × 7,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.48x = 209,079,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,079,865.53/18,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.55

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