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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.44, 27,362.61 and 7,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.44, 27,362.61 and 7,714.04 is: 11,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.44 : 27,362.61 = 7,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.44/27,362.61 = 7,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.44x = 27,362.61 × 7,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.44x = 211,076,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,076,131.23/18,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,566.17

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