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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.97, 27,330.26 and 7,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.97, 27,330.26 and 7,695.11 is: 11,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.97 : 27,330.26 = 7,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.97/27,330.26 = 7,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.97x = 27,330.26 × 7,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.97x = 210,309,386.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,309,386.88/18,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,537.73

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