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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.54, 27,377.62 and 7,713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.54, 27,377.62 and 7,713.98 is: 11,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.54 : 27,377.62 = 7,713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.54/27,377.62 = 7,713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.54x = 27,377.62 × 7,713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.54x = 211,190,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,190,443.00/18,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,575.54

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