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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.56, 27,302.31 and 7,663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.56, 27,302.31 and 7,663.75 is: 11,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.56 : 27,302.31 = 7,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.56/27,302.31 = 7,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.56x = 27,302.31 × 7,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.56x = 209,238,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,238,078.26/18,194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.04

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