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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.28, 27,322.92 and 7,696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.28, 27,322.92 and 7,696.64 is: 11,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.28 : 27,322.92 = 7,696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.28/27,322.92 = 7,696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.28x = 27,322.92 × 7,696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.28x = 210,294,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,294,678.99/18,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,532.30

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