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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.72, 27,325.22 and 7,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.72, 27,325.22 and 7,825.04 is: 11,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.72 : 27,325.22 = 7,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.72/27,325.22 = 7,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.72x = 27,325.22 × 7,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.72x = 213,820,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,820,939.51/18,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,738.26

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