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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.84, 27,326.86 and 7,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.84, 27,326.86 and 7,680.20 is: 11,524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.84 : 27,326.86 = 7,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.84/27,326.86 = 7,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.84x = 27,326.86 × 7,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.84x = 209,875,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,875,750.17/18,210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.77

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