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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.08, 27,362.08 and 7,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.08, 27,362.08 and 7,847.52 is: 11,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.08 : 27,362.08 = 7,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.08/27,362.08 = 7,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.08x = 27,362.08 × 7,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.08x = 214,724,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,724,470.04/18,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.41

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