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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.87, 27,310.98 and 7,679.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.87, 27,310.98 and 7,679.47 is: 11,514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.87 : 27,310.98 = 7,679.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.87/27,310.98 = 7,679.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.87x = 27,310.98 × 7,679.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.87x = 209,733,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,733,851.58/18,214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.43

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