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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.88, 27,377.66 and 7,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.88, 27,377.66 and 7,732.44 is: 11,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.88 : 27,377.66 = 7,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.88/27,377.66 = 7,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.88x = 27,377.66 × 7,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.88x = 211,696,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,696,113.29/18,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.34

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