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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.13, 27,385.73 and 7,719.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.13, 27,385.73 and 7,719.45 is: 11,583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.13 : 27,385.73 = 7,719.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.13/27,385.73 = 7,719.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.13x = 27,385.73 × 7,719.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.13x = 211,402,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,402,734.85/18,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.63

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