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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.86, 27,323.94 and 7,678.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.86, 27,323.94 and 7,678.26 is: 11,521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.86 : 27,323.94 = 7,678.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.86/27,323.94 = 7,678.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.86x = 27,323.94 × 7,678.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.86x = 209,800,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,800,315.54/18,208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.88

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