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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.21, 27,361.11 and 7,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.21, 27,361.11 and 7,708.24 is: 11,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.21 : 27,361.11 = 7,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.21/27,361.11 = 7,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.21x = 27,361.11 × 7,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.21x = 210,906,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,906,002.55/18,238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.96

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