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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.94, 27,355.86 and 7,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.94, 27,355.86 and 7,709.54 is: 11,559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.94 : 27,355.86 = 7,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.94/27,355.86 = 7,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.94x = 27,355.86 × 7,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.94x = 210,900,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,900,960.13/18,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.43

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