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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.72, 27,311.70 and 7,816.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.72, 27,311.70 and 7,816.04 is: 11,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.72 : 27,311.70 = 7,816.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.72/27,311.70 = 7,816.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.72x = 27,311.70 × 7,816.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.72x = 213,469,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,469,339.67/18,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.76

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