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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.69, 27,296.49 and 7,659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.69, 27,296.49 and 7,659.88 is: 11,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.69 : 27,296.49 = 7,659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.69/27,296.49 = 7,659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.69x = 27,296.49 × 7,659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.69x = 209,087,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,087,701.34/18,190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.22

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