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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.95, 27,324.26 and 7,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.95, 27,324.26 and 7,691.12 is: 11,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.95 : 27,324.26 = 7,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.95/27,324.26 = 7,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.95x = 27,324.26 × 7,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.95x = 210,153,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,153,987.49/18,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.75

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