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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.29, 27,323.37 and 7,677.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.29, 27,323.37 and 7,677.66 is: 11,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.29 : 27,323.37 = 7,677.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.29/27,323.37 = 7,677.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.29x = 27,323.37 × 7,677.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.29x = 209,779,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,779,544.91/18,208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.10

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