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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.01, 27,407.43 and 7,739.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.01, 27,407.43 and 7,739.22 is: 11,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.01 : 27,407.43 = 7,739.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.01/27,407.43 = 7,739.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.01x = 27,407.43 × 7,739.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.01x = 212,112,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,112,130.40/18,272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,608.58

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