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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.92, 27,415.24 and 7,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.92, 27,415.24 and 7,744.96 is: 11,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.92 : 27,415.24 = 7,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.92/27,415.24 = 7,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.92x = 27,415.24 × 7,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.92x = 212,329,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,329,937.19/18,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,618.65

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