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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.36, 27,398.94 and 7,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.36, 27,398.94 and 7,726.96 is: 11,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.36 : 27,398.94 = 7,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.36/27,398.94 = 7,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.36x = 27,398.94 × 7,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.36x = 211,710,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,710,513.42/18,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.72

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