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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.32, 27,323.26 and 7,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.32, 27,323.26 and 7,688.54 is: 11,526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.32 : 27,323.26 = 7,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.32/27,323.26 = 7,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.32x = 27,323.26 × 7,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.32x = 210,075,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,075,977.44/18,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.60

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