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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.48, 27,284.58 and 7,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.48, 27,284.58 and 7,801.32 is: 11,702.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.48 : 27,284.58 = 7,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.48/27,284.58 = 7,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.48x = 27,284.58 × 7,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.48x = 212,855,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,855,739.65/18,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.13

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