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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.41, 27,374.35 and 7,726.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.41, 27,374.35 and 7,726.86 is: 11,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.41 : 27,374.35 = 7,726.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.41/27,374.35 = 7,726.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.41x = 27,374.35 × 7,726.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.41x = 211,517,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,517,770.04/18,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.50

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