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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.17, 27,333.04 and 7,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.17, 27,333.04 and 7,713.50 is: 11,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.17 : 27,333.04 = 7,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.17/27,333.04 = 7,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.17x = 27,333.04 × 7,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.17x = 210,833,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,833,267.37/18,231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,564.44

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