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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.01, 27,329.00 and 7,685.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.01, 27,329.00 and 7,685.55 is: 11,527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.01 : 27,329.00 = 7,685.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.01/27,329.00 = 7,685.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.01x = 27,329.00 × 7,685.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.01x = 210,038,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,038,357.52/18,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,527.90

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