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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.39, 27,367.92 and 7,725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.39, 27,367.92 and 7,725.96 is: 11,580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.39 : 27,367.92 = 7,725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.39/27,367.92 = 7,725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.39x = 27,367.92 × 7,725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.39x = 211,443,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,443,455.20/18,258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.62

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