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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.03, 27,385.36 and 7,725.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.03, 27,385.36 and 7,725.11 is: 11,588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.03 : 27,385.36 = 7,725.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.03/27,385.36 = 7,725.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.03x = 27,385.36 × 7,725.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.03x = 211,554,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,554,762.15/18,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.85

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