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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.24, 27,330.42 and 7,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.24, 27,330.42 and 7,701.08 is: 11,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.24 : 27,330.42 = 7,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.24/27,330.42 = 7,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.24x = 27,330.42 × 7,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.24x = 210,473,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,473,750.85/18,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.41

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