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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.96, 27,366.40 and 7,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.96, 27,366.40 and 7,710.56 is: 11,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.96 : 27,366.40 = 7,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.96/27,366.40 = 7,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.96x = 27,366.40 × 7,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.96x = 211,010,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,010,269.18/18,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.40

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