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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.72, 27,335.76 and 7,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.72, 27,335.76 and 7,832.08 is: 11,748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.72 : 27,335.76 = 7,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.72/27,335.76 = 7,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.72x = 27,335.76 × 7,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.72x = 214,095,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,095,859.18/18,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,748.84

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