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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.84, 27,322.36 and 7,677.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.84, 27,322.36 and 7,677.22 is: 11,520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.84 : 27,322.36 = 7,677.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.84/27,322.36 = 7,677.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.84x = 27,322.36 × 7,677.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.84x = 209,759,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,759,768.64/18,207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.30

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