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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.52, 27,308.14 and 7,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.52, 27,308.14 and 7,685.28 is: 11,524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.52 : 27,308.14 = 7,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.52/27,308.14 = 7,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.52x = 27,308.14 × 7,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.52x = 209,870,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,870,682.97/18,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.69

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