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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.68, 27,381.48 and 7,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.68, 27,381.48 and 7,723.24 is: 11,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.68 : 27,381.48 = 7,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.68/27,381.48 = 7,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.68x = 27,381.48 × 7,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.68x = 211,473,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,473,741.60/18,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.36

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