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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.29, 27,341.46 and 7,699.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.29, 27,341.46 and 7,699.89 is: 11,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.29 : 27,341.46 = 7,699.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.29/27,341.46 = 7,699.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.29x = 27,341.46 × 7,699.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.29x = 210,526,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,526,234.44/18,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.99

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