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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.49, 27,359.51 and 7,701.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.49, 27,359.51 and 7,701.83 is: 11,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.49 : 27,359.51 = 7,701.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.49/27,359.51 = 7,701.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.49x = 27,359.51 × 7,701.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.49x = 210,718,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,718,324.79/18,232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,557.30

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