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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.44, 27,300.62 and 7,662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.44, 27,300.62 and 7,662.63 is: 11,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.44 : 27,300.62 = 7,662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.44/27,300.62 = 7,662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.44x = 27,300.62 × 7,662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.44x = 209,194,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,194,549.83/18,193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.35

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