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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221, 27,342.90 and 7,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221, 27,342.90 and 7,832.72 is: 11,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221 : 27,342.90 = 7,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221/27,342.90 = 7,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221x = 27,342.90 × 7,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221x = 214,169,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,169,279.69/18,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,753.98

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