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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.94, 27,402.60 and 7,735.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.94, 27,402.60 and 7,735.94 is: 11,605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.94 : 27,402.60 = 7,735.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.94/27,402.60 = 7,735.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.94x = 27,402.60 × 7,735.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.94x = 211,984,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,984,869.44/18,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.47

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