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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.14, 27,369.02 and 7,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.14, 27,369.02 and 7,714.18 is: 11,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.14 : 27,369.02 = 7,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.14/27,369.02 = 7,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.14x = 27,369.02 × 7,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.14x = 211,129,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,129,546.70/18,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,572.46

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