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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.81, 27,392.49 and 7,723.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.81, 27,392.49 and 7,723.55 is: 11,587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.81 : 27,392.49 = 7,723.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.81/27,392.49 = 7,723.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.81x = 27,392.49 × 7,723.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.81x = 211,567,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,567,129.18/18,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.13

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