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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.48, 27,299.92 and 7,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.48, 27,299.92 and 7,672.08 is: 11,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.48 : 27,299.92 = 7,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.48/27,299.92 = 7,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.48x = 27,299.92 × 7,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.48x = 209,447,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,447,267.81/18,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.36

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