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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.79, 27,327.40 and 7,694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.79, 27,327.40 and 7,694.19 is: 11,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.79 : 27,327.40 = 7,694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.79/27,327.40 = 7,694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.79x = 27,327.40 × 7,694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.79x = 210,262,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,262,210.21/18,221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,539.06

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