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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.93, 27,332.49 and 7,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.93, 27,332.49 and 7,695.02 is: 11,540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.93 : 27,332.49 = 7,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.93/27,332.49 = 7,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.93x = 27,332.49 × 7,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.93x = 210,324,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,324,154.39/18,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.46

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